Thank you, New Zealand

It has been declared that women in New Zealand will be wearing the hijab on Fridays to show solidarity with Muslim women in the wake of the Christchurch shootings. The day is called National Scarf Day.

It is a praiseworthy and thoughtful gesture and we thank New Zealanders for this effort which will go a long way in giving the Muslim community some solace and a sense of belonging. We hope the world will learn from this act of compassion and love.