Sikhs In Manchester Are Offering Food, Shelter And Free Rides To Victims Of The Attack

Last night, when several young adults gathered in the Manchester Arena to enjoy the performance of their favourite singer, Ariana Grande, something terrible happened.

A suicide bomber claimed 22 lives and left 59 people severely injured. Prayers and love for Manchester have been pouring in all day on Twitter. The world is in disbelief of the terror attack that claimed lives of innocents.

The General Election campaign has been suspended in the wake of the #Manchester terror attack https://t.co/eBepga8dff pic.twitter.com/gCr556UM5k

— The Telegraph (@Telegraph) May 23, 2017

 

In what is being described as the ‘most deadly attack the UK has ever faced’, people have united to help each other out. 4 Gurudwaras in the vicinity of the attack remained open all through the night offering food and shelter to the victims.

Sikh Temples in Manchester, UK offering food & accommodation. They are open for ALL people. #PrayForManchester #ManchesterArena #England pic.twitter.com/l52J9B5JjN

— Harjinder Singh Kukreja (@SinghLions) May 23, 2017

Sri Guru Gobind Singh Gurdwara Educational and Cultural Centre, Gurdwara Sri Guru Harkrisham Sahib, Dasmesh Sikh Temple and Central Gurdwara Manchester; opened their doors to everyone who needed help.

 

Sikhs in the area also offered free rides to anyone who needed it. Harjinder S Kukreja tweeted about it –

Not just Gurudwaras in Manchester offering victims food & accommodation, this Sikh cab driver is offering free taxi service to the needy #RT pic.twitter.com/AJNXL6JurW

— Harjinder Singh Kukreja (@SinghLions) May 23, 2017

 

Many locals opened their doors to help the needy. Twitter was using the hashtag #RoomForManchester to let people know that they are not alone at this time of distress.

https://twitter.com/ChloeBellaa/status/866802730098208769

https://twitter.com/RoJCo12/status/866793891437084674

 

And many were helped and safely returned home after a tragic night.

Last night a kind woman looked after my sister and let her use her phone till she found my mum again. #Manchester you have been WONDERFUL

— Rach ☠️ (@rcat92) May 23, 2017

Incredibly moved by the love &compassion of the people of #Manchester &the bravery of the response services. We live in a wonderful country.

— Jan Shepherd (@janmshep) May 23, 2017

The city of Manchester is definitely shaken, but it’s not giving up. When an inhuman act tried to divide them, humanity brought them back together.

Manchester, don’t lose hope. The world is praying for you.

News Source: The Independent