France has turned off its lights to commemorate the victims of the Friday terrorist attacks that left at least 127 people dead in Paris. The move was heavily symbolic: Paris is known as the "City of Light", both because it was one of the first European cities to adopt gas street lighting and because of its leading role during the Age of Enlightenment.
#Toronto lights up for #paris. It's been exactly a year since I was there. My ❤️ goes out to them. #prayersforparis pic.twitter.com/BnW1IzoF4q
— Su Lee (@OnlySuLee) 14 ноября 2015
Meanwhile, landmark buildings throughout the rest of the world were lit up in blue, white and red in a sign of honor and support, media reports said.The three colors are said to represent the traditional blue and red of Paris along with white, which was the color of the state or the royal family. They are also associated with the values of the French Revolution: liberty, equality, and brotherhood.
Wembley lights up in the French colours. #SolidariteFrance #PrayersForParis pic.twitter.com/rxA3sqvSqX
— JOE.co.uk (@JOE_co_uk) 14 ноября 2015
In particular, the Empire State Building in New York, the Sydney Opera House and the CN Tower in Toronto were illuminated in the colors of the French flag in solidarity with all those who were affected by the horrendous attacks.
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
Separately, the Washington Capitals hockey team decided to project the colors of the French flag inside their stadium in Washington, D.C.
The National Anthem is playing, but tonight our thoughts are with Paris. 🇫🇷 #CapsFlames #PrayersForParis pic.twitter.com/AVMIs81yWf
— Washington Capitals (@washcaps) 14 ноября 2015
Brazil’s Beira-Rio Stadium in Porto Alegre, the home of the soccer team S.C. Internacional, was also lit in blue, white and red.
Inter presta solidariedade às vítimas de ataques terroristas à capital francesa Paris. #PrayForParis pic.twitter.com/y6Qc8Ch0ub
— S. C. Internacional (@SCInternacional) 14 ноября 2015
Meanwhile, police have said that two of seven terrorists responsible for Friday's deadly attacks in Paris have been identified. One of them was found to be a Syrian, while another was a French national, officials said.
PARIS TURNS DARK YET THE WHOLE WORLD LIGHTS UP FOR THEM 💕 #PrayersForParis pic.twitter.com/JhPWN88us3
— °•yassi's mitam•° (@highforhes_) 14 ноября 2015
Earlier, a Syrian passport was found on the body of one of the Paris suicide bombers, police said Saturday.
Live in Dallas. #PrayersforParis pic.twitter.com/6l75m7raUW
— Hayden Short (@HaydenShort93) 14 ноября 2015
Friday's series of attacks was the worst terrorist incident in French history. On Saturday, French President Francois Hollande declared a three-day national period of mourning.
Convention centre lights are changed to the French flag to remember victims #PrayersForParis #dublin pic.twitter.com/68jhZQWDWf
— Ciara Harrison (@CiaraJHarrison) 14 ноября 2015
Earlier, he slammed the Friday attacks as an "act of war", which he claimed was staged by the Islamic State.