The Hindu Society of Greater Cincinnati will hold a “Shanti Path” (peace prayer) to honor the lives of the departed and support the survivors. Meanwhile, another memorial service is planned for Tuesday by the Jewish Federation of Cincinnati.
“The recent terrorist attacks in Mumbai, have resulted in unimaginable death and destruction, and have inflicted intense pain and anguish across the globe. This terrible tragedy is not just confined to the city of Mumbai, but is an open attack on humanity as a whole. In this time of deep grief and consternation, our prayers, support, and solidarity are with the people affected by this terrible tragedy,” says Society spokesman Khush Karamchandani in a statement issued Saturday.
Also Saturday, the Jewish Federation of Cincinnati issued this statement: “Jewish communities in Cincinnati and around the world are overcome with grief and revulsion. It appears that the radical Islamic terrorists responsible had two goals: to undermine India’s flourishing, democratic society and to kill as many Americans, Britons and Jews as possible. Today, Jewish communities around the world stand in solidarity with the government and people of India and the local Indian-American community as they grieve.”
“To this end Cincinnati’s Jewish Community has reached out to the local Indian community to express our concern and condolences, offer support and invite them to participate in a memorial service on Tuesday evening at the new Mayerson JCC on Ridge Road and Ronald Reagan Highway.”