People of the World Mourn the Victims of Norway’s Terrorist

Swedish Muslims gather to pay tribute to the victims of Friday's massacre at the Norway Embassy in Sweden

Remembrances for the victims of Norway’s terrorist have begun to pour in from around the world. British Rock band Cold Play and singer Katy Perry are among celebrities expressing their sorrow for the horrible violence that has ended the lives of 90 plus–mostly very young–Norwegians.

Reacting to the news on Twitter, Perry wrote: “Let’s pray for our Norway friends as we lay our heads down tonight,” while Coldplay posted on their official profile: “Our love goes out to the people of Norway. What a monstrous thing to happen to such a beautiful country and people.”

Other stars to mourn the twin attacks included Boy George, who changed the background of his Twitter account to the Norwegian flag and wrote: “Today is the saddest day for the people of Norway, I cannot comprehend the crime, my prayers are with you all! Shocking!”

Singer Josh Groban also revealed on the site that he was “watching the horrible news about what happened in my beloved Norway. Such shocking attacks, sending love to everyone there.”

X Factor star Rebecca Ferguson added on her profile: “My prayers and thoughts are with the people of oslo ,

Memorials at the site of the bombings in Oslo

theres alot more serious things going on in the world its very sad xxx”, while Everybody Loves Raymond actress Patricia Heaton tweeted: “I can’t get my head around the massacre in #Norway. That one person can cause such senseless destruction. Pray for the parents of these kids”.

World leaders are expressing outrage at this senseless act of violence.

“I am deeply saddened and shocked by the tragic loss of life of so many people on the island of Utoeya and in Oslo. Prince Philip joins me in extending our heartfelt sympathy to your majesty and the people of Norway. Our prayers and thoughts are with everyone who has been affected by the dreadful atrocity.”
–Queen Elizabeth II

” The loss of life in Norway has been absolutely horrific. It’s on a scale, frankly, that is hard to comprehend. The Norwegians are old friends and allies and neighbors of Britain, and I know that everyone in Britain will want to stand with the Norwegian people in the days of sorrow that lie ahead. Also, we’ll want to make sure that we learn like others, any lessons there are to learn about how to be more secure against horrific outrages like this. And that’s something we can discuss at the National Security Council on Monday. These attacks are a stark reminder of the threat we all face from terrorism. I have called Prime Minister Stoltenberg this evening to express my sincere condolences and to let him know that our thoughts are with the Norwegian people at this tragic time. I have offered Britain’s help, including through our close intelligence cooperation.”
–David Cameron, UK Prime Minister

“I have been in contact with [Norwegian] Prime Minister Jens Stoltenberg to deplore what happened and have offered our help if needed.”
–Sweden’s Prime Minister Fredrik Reinfeldt

“Scotland and Norway enjoy very strong bonds of friendship stretching back over many years, and our thoughts and sympathies are today with the Norwegian people, particularly the families of all those affected by these terrible incidents.”
–Alex Salmond, Scotland’s First Minister

“Our thoughts are with those who have died, the bereaved and those injured.”
–– Mayor of London, Boris Johnson

“Pakistan, itself, has suffered enormously from terrorist attacks and fully empathizes with the government and the people of Norway.”
—Pakistan President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Yusuf Raza Gilani

“I wanted to personally extend my condolences to the people of Norway. It’s a reminder that the entire international community holds a stake in preventing this kind of terror from occurring. We have to work cooperatively together both on intelligence and in terms of prevention of these kinds of horrible attacks.”
–U.S. President Barack Obama

“In this very serious and sad situation we stand firmly at the side of the Norwegian people, who are living through one of their darkest days. Our thoughts are with the victims and their loved ones.”
—Germany’s Chancellor Angela Merkel:

Tenn et lys for de døde og skadde etter tragedien i Oslo og Utøya.

“Light a candle for the dead and injured after the tragedy in Oslo and Utøya”

The candle on my alter is lit for the victims and those who are suffering because of this act of violence. Om mani padme hum.