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Wednesday 09 Sep 2015 - 17:19 Makkah mean time-25-11-1436
(Image from MWN)
Rabat, (IINA) - A group of Moroccans laid face down in Udayas beach in Rabat, Morocco’s capital city, in a position similar to the image of the drowned Syrian toddler who was washed up in one of Turkey’s beaches last week, Morocco World News reported.
In an act of solidarity with the Syrian refugees, the Moroccans wore a bright red T-shirt and shorts, similar to those worn by the drowned little boy Aylan Kurdi and laid face down for 15 minutes in the Udayas beach in Rabat.
Several artists took part in this humanitarian act including Saida Fikri (singer), Latifa Ahrar (actress), Ouassila Sobhi (actress), and Halima ElAlaoui (singer).
“I have a heart for humanity. I think that, as an artist, it is my duty to respond and come here with my colleagues to say that a small gesture can mean too much,” said Latifa Ahrar, one of the organizers of the gathering.
The image of the lifeless body of the little Syrian boy lying face down in the sand went viral on social media causing an uproar internationally.
At least 12 presumed Syrian refugees died trying to reach the Greek island of Kos, after their boat drowned.
SM/IINA
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