Mourners will gather in Brisbane's city centre on Friday night, marking one week since the slaying of 50 people in a shooting at two New Zealand mosques.
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A vigil will be held at King George Square from 5pm to allow people to pay respects to the victims of the mass shooting in Christchurch.
In New Zealand, families of victims returned for the first time to the scene of the attacks, Christchurch's Masjid al Noor and the Linwood mosques, for prayers on Friday.
The 1.30pm Call to Prayer was broadcast on television and radio in New Zealand.
Brisbane deputy mayor Adrian Schrinner said a condolence book remained in the foyer of City Hall for those who wished to offer words of support.
"We encourage as many people as possible from across Brisbane and the south-east Queensland community to come along to show their respects and to support a tolerant Brisbane," Cr Schrinner said.
"We know there is so much support across the south-east Queensland community for Christchurch and the victims," he said.
"But we also want to show our support for the tolerant and multicultural community here in Brisbane as well.
"There are so many lessons to be learnt out of this and we want to make sure that Brisbane stays a tolerant, welcoming and friendly place."
TransLink warned bus services may be affected between 4.30-7pm.
Brisbane City Council will use the lights on the Story Bridge and City Hall to show respect.
On Saturday, a “Muslim Lives Matter” march will begin at King George Square from 1pm.
“We make this stand so that Australia can flourish into a haven for people from all different cultures and religions,” organisers wrote.
“This will be a peaceful march taking place in Brisbane City. We do this in honour of the souls that were lost in Christchurch. Join us, Muslims and non-Muslims alike, in projecting our voice as one to those who cannot hear it.”
Friday night's vigil is one of a series of public ceremonies held around the city to remember victims.
On Sunday, thousands of people of different faiths united in prayer and reflection at the Islamic College of Brisbane and another service was held at Logan on Wednesday night.
Brisbane's Christchurch vigil will start at 5pm in King George Square on Friday.
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