Hyderabad: A week after the Easter Sunday terror attacks carried out by the ISIS, which ripped apart the island country Sri Lanka with a death toll of 253, the nation is standing in solidarity against terrorism. A reflection of the unity among communities was seen in the city on Sunday.
A group comprising of 150 members, mostly Muslims, visited two city churches to extend their support in a fight against terrorism. The group visited the All Saints Church and Saint Joseph’s Church in Gunfoundry and greeted the faithful with flowers after the Sunday service.
Their message was presented in the form of a card. It read, “In loving memory of the beautiful souls who were killed on Easter. We love you all and will stand with you always. We are one and nobody can divide us. Love, a Muslim.” Other cards presented messages like “We stand with you in grief” and “We condemn the terror attacks”.
The members gathered at the church were moved by the gesture. “We all gathered at the 165-year-old Saint Joseph’s church in Gunfoundry, Hyderabad, with the All Saints and the Rosary convent schools on either side. About 150 people — men, women, and children — distributed flowers and dates. The citizens of Hyderabad included ex-servicemen, alumni of the mission schools, mostly Muslims, an Alumnus of the All Saints school said.
Mr Yawar Baig Imam Mahmood of the Habeeb Masjid and the US counsel General Ms Katherine B. Hadda addressed the congregation at Saint George’s church.
Among the others who were present were Mrs & Major Qhadri, Mr Ghouse, Dr Iqbal Jaweed on behalf of the Mecca Masjid Society, and the All Saints school alumni.
“The theme was that terrorists have no religion and that we all condemn their acts and promote universal brotherhood among all the citizens. We extend our sympathy to the families of those who lost their lives in Sri Lanka, and pray for them,” said a member of the Muslim community.
