Leaders from diverse faiths honored victims of the Dec. 14 Bondi attack at a Melbourne vigil on Australia’s day of mourning.

Religious leaders of various faiths held a multi-faith vigil in Melbourne on Australia's national day of mourning for the December 14 Bondi attack, which killed 15 people, including a 10-year-old girl, at a Jewish festival near Sydney's Bondi Beach. The Victorian governor, her predecessor, and four previous and current premiers attended the event, which featured candlelightings and tributes from Jewish, Islamic, Hindu, Buddhist, Christian, and Sikh leaders. Flags flew at half-mast across Australia, and major buildings were illuminated in remembrance, reflecting the country's emphasis on unity, resilience, and solidarity in the aftermath of the tragedy.