‘Light will win’: Details of National Day of Mourning for Bondi terror attack revealed
Australians have been encouraged to light candles on doorsteps or in windows and fly flags at half-staff as details of a National Day of Mourning to honor the victims of the Bondi terror attack are announced.
The nation will come together for a National Day of Mourning on January 22.
A minute of silence will be observed at 19.01 on Thursday for the 15 people who lost their lives in the attack.
The theme “Light will win, a gathering of unity and remembrance” was chosen by the Chabad Community as a message of hope and unity for Australians.
Details were shared at the offices of Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and NSW Premier Chris Minns on Saturday.
Flags will be flown at half-mast on all Commonwealth buildings and all NSW government buildings.
National institutions in Canberra and NSW will be highlighted.
At the request of the Executive Council of Australian Jews, a national commemorative installation titled “15 Pillars of Light” will also be illuminated in locations across the country to serve as a symbol of mourning, remembrance and national unity.
As Australians reflect on the tragedy next Thursday, Australians are asked to observe Mitzvahs, which are acts of kindness, compassion and moral responsibility.
This might look like volunteering, supporting local businesses, donating to those in need, or even checking in on neighbors.
15 people were killed when father and son Sajid and Naveed Akram allegedly opened fire at the Chanukah by the Sea event held at Bondi Beach on December 14.
Boris Gurman, Sofia Gurman, Rabbi Eli Schlanger, Dan Elkayam, Matilda, Rabbi Yaakov Levitan, Edith Brutman, Adam Smyth, Boris Tetleroyd, Marika Pogany, Peter Meagher, Alex Kleytman, Tibor Weitzen, Reuven Morrison and Tania Tretiak lost their lives in the terrorist attack.
The event coincided with the first day of the Jewish holiday of Hanukkah.
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