How to show support for the Muslim family in London, Ont., during weekend funeral, march

The public isinvited to mourn alongside theMuslim community in London, Ont.,this weekend for the lives lost in Sunday's fatal truck attack that left four family members dead and one in hospital.

Dozens of vigils and marches are planned across Canada, including in London on Friday night. A funeral forSalman Afzaal, 46, his wife Madiha Salman, 44, their daughter Yumna Afzaal, 15,and Salman's mother, Talat Afzaal, 74, is being organized for Saturday, and part of it is open to the public.

Police are describing the family'sdeaths as caused by a "hate-motivated" attack based on theirMuslim faith.

The youngest member of the family, nine-year-old Fayez, survived and remains in hospital in stable condition,Saboor Khan, a friend of the family, told CBC News on Thursday.

Friday, June 11

A Multi-FaithMarch to End Hatredwill take place on Friday, with people asked to gather at 6:45p.m. ET on Friday. It will depart from South Carriage and Hyde Park Roads, where Sunday's fatal attack took place, at 7 p.m. ET.

The march is expected to last until 8:45 p.m., when attendants are expected to arrive at the London Muslim Mosque at 151 Oxford Street W.

At 6 p.m., prior to the march, there will be a nationwide "Virtual Dua" for the victims, and among the speakers leading the prayerswill be Imam Aarij Anwer andIjaz Tahir, president of ICNA Canada.

Saturday, June 12

A private visitation and burial are planned for Saturday and will be strictly for family, said Joe O'Neil, the funeral director with the O'NeilFuneral Home. There will be a public portion, at the London Islamic Centre onPond Mills Road, at 1 p.m.

Members of the public will be able to take part in the outdoor ceremony at the Islamic Centreof London that's expected to last an hour, said O'Neill. They're also expected to keep physically distanced and wear masks.

The public is also encouraged to line the procession route to show support for the family as itheadsto the London Islamic Cemetery on White Oak Road.

"If anybody wants to stand along the route ... the family says they're more than welcome," said O'Neil.

While the funeral route is open to the public, the funeral will be limited and will be "first come, first serve."

The procession route will first go down York Street, thenwest towardWellington Street, and turn onto South Wellington all the way down to SouthdaleRoad, where it will turn east.Then, it will go right down the Pond Mills Road and turn south toward the Islamic centre.

Join CBC News Network for a live special on Saturday from London, Ont. CBC News is covering the funeral for Salman Afzaal, his wife Madiha Salman, their daughter Yumna Afzaaland Salman's mother, Talat Afzaal the family killed in what police have said wasanattack based on their faith. A private visitation will be held, followed by a procession from the funeral home to the Islamic Centre of London, where there will be a public, outdoor ceremony lasting about an hour. Michael Serapio will host our coverage, beginning at 1 p.m. ET on CBC News News Network. You can also watch the livestream on CBC.ca, CBC Gem and the CBC News YouTube page.