Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau will attend today the funeral of two Algerians and a Tunisian man killed with three others in a mosque shooting. Up to 5,000 mourners are expected to pack a hockey arena in Montreal's Olympic park for the funeral which is to take place at around 1800 hrs GMT. Millions across Canada will watch it on television. '<br/>'<br/>For many in this mostly secular nation, the ceremony will be their first glimpse of traditional Muslim funeral rites. There will also be prayers for the other three victims, whose memorial services will be held tomorrow in Quebec City. Afterward, Trudeau is expected to give a short speech, according to his office.'<br/>'<br/>There has been an outpouring of support for Canada's minority Muslim community in the wake of Sunday night's attack that killed six people and wounded eight, but also pockets of increased hate mongering.'<br/>'<br/>Despite Quebec City being home to some 6,500 Muslims, the closest cemetery with available burial plots for Muslims is in Montreal, 250 kilometers (155 miles) away.<br/>
News On AIR | February 2, 2017 11:20 PM
Canadian PM to attend funeral for Quebec mosque shooting victims