Wayward Masquerade

One year ago hate took the lives of 51 kiwis, ranging from toddlers to grandparents, physically injured 49 kiwis, and changed the lives of so many more. 

Islamic tradition does not usually hold memorials, however the islamic community within Aotearoa has been gracious about allowing the wider community to hold them. It’s a way for us to remember the people who were lost, but also to remember our duty to do better, every day. It isn’t enough to turn up to the memorials and be sad for a day then carry as if the job is done, we need to make lasting changes across our society so that it is not a space where hate can flourish. We have so much work to do, but we cannot give up. 

The memorials this year have been cancelled due to the pandemic, but that does not mean we cannot do small things, every day, to effect change. Like snowflakes on a mountainside, together we can make an avalanche.