Sri Lanka: Muslims show solidarity to Christian brethren in wake of recent blasts

In an expression of solidarity to their Christian brethren in the wake of the recent serial blasts in Sri Lanka, members of the Muslim community gathered outside the Milagres Church here during the mass on Sunday. The group of Muslims held aloft placards which read "terrorism has no religion," "from New Zealand to Sri Lanka we are united in peace", "Muslims are with Christians" and "terror will not break our bonds." Christians coming out of the Church also pledged their solidarity with the Muslims.

Appreciating the gesture, parish priest Valerian DSouza said both Christians and Muslims are united in condemning the terror attacks in Sri Lanka. Members of Muslim community distributed dates and water to those returning from the morning mass. The series of devastating blasts in three churches and three luxury hotels on April 21 killed 253 people and injured over 500 others.

(With inputs from agencies.)