History Today: Sri Lanka’s Darkest Day In A Decade, Killing More 250 People, What Happened?

History Today: Sri Lanka’s Darkest Day In A Decade, Killing More 250 People, What Happened?

On this day in the year 2019 ( 21st April, 2019) a series of devastating blasts rocked Sri Lanka on Easter Sunday, killing over 250 people and injuring hundreds more in one of the deadliest terror attacks the island nation has witnessed since the end of its civil war. Coordinated Blasts Target Worshippers and Tourists The attacks began during morning Easter services, targeting three prominent churches — St. Anthony’s Shrine in Colombo, St. Sebas…

Sri Lanka marks sixth anniversary of Easter Sunday Attacks with two-minute silence

2019 Easter Sunday bomb attacks in Sri Lanka All churches across Sri Lanka will observe a two-minute silence at 8:45 AM today (April 21) to mark the sixth anniversary of the deadly Easter Sunday terror attacks that occurred on April 21, 2019. The silent tribute is being held in remembrance of the victims who lost their lives in the tragic bombings. According to the Communications Unit of the Archdiocese of Colombo, the main memorial ceremony beg…

‘Justice delayed is justice denied’: Muslim groups issue statement on 6th anniversary of Easter attacks - LankaXpress

On the sixth anniversary of the 2019 Easter Sunday attacks, a collective of Sri Lanka’s Muslim organizations issued a solemn statement of remembrance and renewed calls for justice, truth, and unity. “The tragic Easter Sunday attacks of April 21, 2019, marks its 6th year today. We, the Muslims of Sri Lanka, stand in solemn reflection, offering our deepest condolences to the victims, their families, and all communities affected by this heinous act…

NEWSNOW | – The Muslim community has issued a joint statement on the 6th anniversary of the 2019 Easter Sunday attacks. The statement reads as follows: “Today marks the 6th anniversary of the tragic Easter Sunday attacks that took place on 21 April 2019. We, the Muslims of Sri Lanka, express our deepest condolences to the victims of this heinous act of terrorism, their families and all communities, and reflect on this grave loss. We condemn thes…