Interfaith solidarity towards Sufis targeted by terrorism

(July 13,2010) In Pakistan, protests are ongoing against the 1 July double suicide attack on the Data Darbar mosque in Lahore, which caused over 40 deaths and injured 170. On Sunday, the International Sufi Conference and other Muslim organizations demonstrated along the streets, protesting against the attacks. They said that terrorists have no religion and that the faithful have been "vilified in the name of terrorist acts." The demonstrators marched through the city, stopping at local administrative offices and Press Club. Solidarity was expressed with them by Christian, Sikh, Muslim and Hindu religious leaders.
A delegation of the National Council for Interreligious Dialogue, led by
Fr Francis Nadeem, visited Data Dabar to condemn the attacks, express solidarity with the Muslim brothers, and condolences to relatives of victims. The group included Christians, Muslims, Sikhs and Hindus. Fr. Nadeem said that believers of all faiths have come together to express solidarity with the Muslim brothers and sisters. He said “The mosque is a place of peace and people come here for peace of heart."
Leaders of the various religions said the followers of all religions must take concrete steps, so that Pakistan can overcome terrorism and guarantee peace and security in the country.