国际英语资讯:Oslo mosque shooting condemned by public, investigated as terrorist attempt_时事

国际英语资讯:Oslo mosque shooting condemned by public, investigated as terrorist attempt

Audun Lysbakken, leader of Norwegian Socialist party, tweeted: "Today is a holiday and celebration for the Muslims. This year, it is also characterized by fear and anxiety. That is why our solidarity, support and thoughts today are with all Norwegian Muslims. We must show that the community in this country is much stronger than the hatred of a few."

The politicians' compassion was echoed by the public. Norwegians Jo Egil Tobiassen and Helge Rena created a Facebook event, encouraging people to gather outside the ICC mosque in Oslo during the morning prayer.

"I am not surprised, because these thoughts exist in our country too. It is important that we show that all of us others, who do not have such thoughts, do not recognize ourselves in this," said Tobiassen.

Many locals, including Minister of Culture Trine Skei Grande and Oslo Mayor Marianne Borgen, joined the ring around the mosque to show their solidarity with the Muslims.

It is important for people to help keep the Eid al-Adha celebration going as normal, Grande told NRK.

"We must show solidarity, but also condemnation of such attacks on mosques. We will stand together now in Oslo outside the mosques, and we should say that it is permissible to celebrate Eid without being afraid," the mayor was quoted as saying.

"This is an attack on all the basic Norwegian values," said Zeeshan Shah, a citizen who joined the gathering.

"It was really tough for me when I learned what had happened in the mosque I am affiliated with," Saboor Asif, a member of the Muslim community, told NRK.