London — A group of British Muslims gave 3,000 roses to people on London Bridge on Sunday in a demonstration of solidarity following the van and knife rampage that left eight people dead and dozens injured, reported Press Association.
The report quoted Zakia Bassou, one of the event organizers, saying they are trying to make a gesture of love toward the communities that were affected by the attack.
“The whole concept is we are not going to let London Bridge, or any bridge, fall down,” she said.
June Collis, from Gillingham, Dorset, said it was “beautiful and lovely to see this group come out and share their love against all the horrible things that have happened”.
“Muslims need to speak up and go against the extremists,” she added.
David Hackett, visiting London from Durham, said he found the event “very touching”.
“It’s great to see people giving such a beautiful thing to demonstrate the love people have for each other,” he said.
The 1,000 Roses London project paid for the roses through a crowdfunding campaign and bought the flowers at Zara Floral in East Grinstead.
Fundraising is continuing and the group is planning to hold another rally in the future. — SG
