Brussels attacks: Wolverhampton mosque opens book of condolence
A book of condolence has been set up at a mosque in Wolverhampton following the Brussels terror attacks.
Members of the Baitul Atta Mosque, Willenhall Road, decided to open the book to encourage members of the community to show their support to the people who lost their lives or who were injured in the attacks.
It was open until yesterday when a special service was held from 10.30am. A minute's silence in honour of the victims was also held.
Toby Ephram, member of the mosque and regional president for the pan-African Ahmadiyya Muslim Association Midlands, said: "The world must work together as a unit to fight extremists, especially those who are hiding behind Islam to further their political agendas.
"Enough is enough. Policy makers must look into who is funding these terrorists indirectly or directly. These people are without any sense of care for humanity."
Dudley Muslim Association leaders have also spoken out following the attacks.
Spokesman Amjid Raza said: "We share the sorrow and pain of the Belgium people on the recent attacks, we express our heartfelt condolences to the families of the victims and on the loss of innocent lives."
The book of condolence follows a United against extremism event that took place at the mosque earlier this month, with various faith leaders, officers from West Midlands police and MPs, including UKIP MEP Bill Etheridge, who was in Brussels at the time of the attacks, in attendance.
