Muslims in Dunedin were shrouded in love and support on Sunday as the Al Huda Mosque reopened for the first time since the Christchurch massacre.
Flowers, notes, flags and teddy bears lined the fence as members walked inside for midday prayers, joined by locals keen to show their support.
Sure Obeidat, 21, told Daily Mail Australia it was an emotional experience that left her overwhelmed with gratitude.
Muslims in Dunedin were shrouded in love and support on Sunday as the Al Huda Mosque reopened for the first time since the Christchurch massacre
Members of the Muslim community met with police and community leaders inside the Al Huda mosque
Young girls were seen working with their families to feed anyone who attended the mosque
By nightfall multiple candles were burning brightly for those victims of last Friday's tragedy
A couple place flower with their children in Dunedin on Sunday while members of the Muslim community met with police and city leaders
'People who aren't Muslim were sitting at the back and following what we were doing – our positions and movements,' she said.
'It was amazing – it really touched my heart. A five-year-old was dressed in full clothing for prayer – it was very emotional to see those kids supporting every one of us here.'
Afterwards, the community met with police and city officials, who reassured them steps were being taken to ensure Friday's shooting could never happen again.
Australian-born Brenton Tarrant, 28, struck fear into the heart of New Zealand on Friday when he shot dozens of Muslims inside a Christchurch mosque during prayer time.
The self-confessed terrorist live-streamed himself shooting repetitively at people of all ages as they laid on the floor. He has been arrested and charged with murder.
In a bizarre 73-page manifesto, published online and sent to authorities nine minutes before the shooting began, Tarrant said he had initially planned to attack the Al Huda Mosque, before deciding to target Christchurch instead.
Flowers, notes, flags and teddy bears lined the fence as members walked inside for midday prayers, joined by locals keen to show their support
Afterwards, the community met with police and city officials, who reassured them steps were being taken to ensure Friday's shooting could never happen again
Locals lay flowers and condolences at the Huda Mosque in tribute to those killed and injured on Friday
A policeman looks on as locals lay flowers at the Huda Mosque in tribute to those killed and injured on Friday
Locals are seen laying condolences, flowers, notes and toys at the Al Huda Mosque in tribute to those who lost their life on Friday
Ahmad Taha said he had been at Friday prayers with his brother in Dunedin when the attack took place, and feels horrible even thinking about what could have been.
He said there is a lot of fear within his community, and claims the mosque has been a target before.
'The mosque has been broken into a few times
