This Friday marks one week since 50 Muslim New Zealanders were killed at worship. Here are some things you can do to remember the lives lost and support a devastated community.

Observe a two-minute silence

Prime minister Jacinda Ardern announced yesterday that a two-minute silence will be observed on Friday to remember the lives lost in the Christchurch terrorist attack. “I know from many there is a desire to show support to the Muslim community as they return to mosques, particularly on Friday. There is also a desire amongst New Zealanders to mark the week that has passed since the terrorist attack.”

TVNZ and RNZ will also be broadcasting the Muslim call to prayer nationwide at 1.30pm on Friday as a show of solidarity with the Muslim community. The two-minute silence will follow at 1.32pm.

Visit a mosque

Several mosques in Auckland are opening their doors to all on Friday evening from 5pm-8pm. Events will be held Ponsonby Masjid, Ranui Mosque, North Shore Islamic Centre, Masjid Abu Bakr Al-Siddiq in Pakuranga and Imam Reza Mosque in New Lynn. Anyone is welcome to visit to connect with others, mourn the lives lost and hear the experiences of the Muslim community.

If you are visiting a mosque, be sure to observe protocol. Avoid walking in front of anyone who is praying, dress modestly and remove your shoes before entering. It is respectful for women to wear a headscarf, but there is no requirement to do so.

With the blessing of NZ Police and the Auckland Muslim Community Liason, NZ Stand Together is encouraging non-Muslim New Zealanders to join together at noon outside their local mosque during prayer time, the likes of which we have already seen take place this week in Christchurch and abroad in California and New York. “Let’s form a human chain of love and support around your local Mosques on Friday at noon so they can pray in peace,” the page reads.

Donate to the victims and families

The New Zealand Islamic Information Centre (NZIIC) has set up a crowdfunding campaign on Launchgood with all funds raised distributed to the victims and families affected by the Christchurch attack. All proceeds will go towards helping with their immediate, short-term needs. “No amount of money will bring back their loved ones, but we do hope to lessen their burden in some way,” says NZIIC.

The New Zealand Council of Victim Support Groups has also set up a crowdfunding campaign on Givealittle. Victim Support says it will use all donations received to the page to provide support and resources for people affected by the Christchurch shootings and their family members.

The Al Manar trust has launched an emergency appeal for victims of the Christchurch attack. “It is a very tragic situation in Christchurch,” the page reads. “Many of our beloved brothers and sisters were martyred. This is to offer a simple help from the community around New Zealand to support the affected families.”

Rugby player Sonny Bill Williams, who is Muslim, has partnered with MATW (Muslims Around the World) Project to raise funds for victims’ families. From the donate page, select emergency appeal.

Auckland restaurateurs Sid and Chand Sahrawat are hosting a fundraising lunch at Sid at The French Café on Sunday, April 28, with 100% of proceeds donated directly via hospitality charity DineAid to Victim Support, to help victims and families affected by the attacks. The $250-a-head six-course tasting menu will feature a special menu curated by Sid and his teams at Sidart, Cassia and Sid at The French Café. All team members will donate their time and suppliers are also lending their support. Email info@sidatthefrenchcafe.co.nz to buy tickets.

Also, keep an eye out for eateries participating in DineAid’s month-long campaign to raise money for those affected by the attacks. Some places are asking customers to add a voluntary $2 to the bill for the table, while others are creating specials where for each dish sold, $2 is donated.

Wear a headscarf for harmony

With the support of the Islamic Women’s Council of New Zealand and the NZ Muslim Association, Headscarf for Harmony is inviting New Zealanders to don a headscarf or head covering this Friday to show their support for New Zealand’s Muslim communities. “I heard the story of a frightened woman hiding at home, too scared to go out onto the street as she felt her headscarf identified her as a target for terrorism,” event organiser Thaya Ashman told Stuff. “I wanted to say ‘we are with you, we want you to feel at home on your own streets, we love, support and respect you’.”

Send a message

A national condolence book has been opened for people to share messages of support to the families of the victims. “While it is a small action, the condolence book offers an opportunity for New Zealanders to unite and express our opposition to hate and state our commitment to the values of love and compassion,” said prime minster Jacinda Ardern. It is available at the National Library on Molesworth Street, Wellington, for people to sign.

The people at Sending Love, who send Christmas cards to people who might not receive any, have also opened their PO Box for people to send cards to the families of the victims in Christchurch (PO Box 90701, Victoria Street, Auckland 1142). “It can be very hard to know where to start with a message to a stranger,” the page advises. “My advice is take words from your heart, be genuine, show empathy and be you.”

In Auckland, Heart of the City is encouraging people to leave tributes to those affected by the attacks on a blank hoarding outside 1 Queen St.

Attend a vigil

NORTH ISLAND

Following Saturday afternoon’s vigil at Aotea Square in Auckland, two more events are happening in the same location in the coming week. A vigil in the Domain is planned for Friday (March 22) to “remember the precious lives unjustly taken from us, and in total rejection of Islamophobia and violence”, and on Sunday (March 24) at 2pm, Kia Kaha Aotearoa: Stand Against Racism is standing up against all forms of racism and Islamophobia in Aotearoa.

In Kāpiti, a vigil is being held at 7pm on Friday (March 22) at Zeal in Paraparaumu.