Eiffel Tower as peace symbol goes viral, as thousands send prayers to Paris following deadly attacks
Thousands of people have been sending their prayers to those affected by the horrifying events in Paris, with the iconic Eiffel Tower becoming a universal peace symbol of support, understanding and love.
"Peace for Paris", an illustration by the French graphic designer Jean Jullien, has been widely shared on social media.
Hopes and prayers go out to all affected by the events in Paris. #StayStrong#PrayersForParispic.twitter.com/MkXi3IWAjU
— Joni Ortio (@JoniOrtio) 14 ноября 2015
It's days such as these that remind me how fragile life is. #PrayersForParispic.twitter.com/mnNiLd2njs
— mikeposner (@MikePosner) 14 ноября 2015
Friends and relatives are also using social networks in a desperate search of loved ones feared to have been at the sites of the bloody attacks.
"Looking for a guy called Julien Caron. He works at the #Bataclan. PM me for any news," reads one tweet from a user named @Kelthographie.
The tweets of people looking for their friends from the #Bataclan are heartbreaking
— ☞CBM (@cbm1971) 14 ноября 2015
A hashtag #portesouvertes ("open doors") has been created on Twitter with Parisians offering a place to stay for people who were evacuated from the sites of the attacks. In the US some used the hashtag #strandedinUS to offer shelter for people who were unable to travel back to France.
Did you see him ? #Prayers4Paris#bataclan#lookingfor send me a pm pic.twitter.com/3T25NXb0FG
— Anoushka (@senechou) 14 ноября 2015
Facebook has also offered its "Safety Check" feature to allow users to mark themselves as safe if they listed Paris as their location.
When the City of Lights goes dark, the world lights up in support🇫🇷 #ParisAttacks#PrayersForParispic.twitter.com/scTgIhyLA8
— Sarah Mattison (@SarahMatt97) 14 ноября 2015
A state of emergency has been declared in France following a series of attacks in Paris, reportedly by people inspired by Islamic State.
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It's like a really bad nightmare. I mean, when I think about Paris, I think about lights. Dreams. Love! #PrayersForParis
— Benggadora (@Benggadora08) 14 ноября 2015
Heavy heart watching the news tonight on Paris attacks. Shocked, angry and saddened. #prayersforparis
— Scott Stapp (@ScottStapp) 14 ноября 2015
The Empire State Building is lit up with the colors of the French flag #PrayersForParis -N pic.twitter.com/H6TRJXt6mq
— 1D Updates (@WW1DUpdates) 14 ноября 2015
My heart is breaking for Paris. This violence must stop. My thoughts & prayers to everyone affected. #PrayersForParis
— Elisabeth Rohm (@ElisabethRohm) 14 ноября 2015
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please remind yourselves that terrorism has NO religion. thank you.
#PrayersForParis#PrayForParis
— ㅤ (@thotIiam) 13 ноября 2015