Mosque Shooting Research Paper

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The mosque shooting on November 24, 2017 was a horrific event. 305 people were killed due to Muslim extremists leaving a bomb in a mosque then unloading gunfire on the people as they ran out. Sufism, a strand of Islam that focuses on looking inward to find God was the religion victim to this attack. Being one of the deadliest attacks in Egypt modern history it was a tragic event to hear about. 305 people were killed, 128 injured in a town of only 800 people. This attack brings a serious effect on the community, children losing their fathers, sisters, and other family members will create anger and hate inside of them. Such a catastrophic event will live on in those affected forever. It will take extreme growth and strength to get past something

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