Paris attacks: Millions express compassion for Paris with artistic tributes on social media

People show solidarity with victims of Paris — People in Berlin pay tribute to the victims of the Paris attacks Getty

Social media has been filled with compassion following the terrorist attacks that took place in Paris on Friday (13 November). Tributes have poured in from across the globe under the hashtag #PrayForParis, with many expressing their grief through artistic drawings and imagery.

French authorities have said that at least 129 people were killed during the attacks, while more than 350 have been injured. A number of British people were at the Bataclan concert hall, where gunmen opened fire during an Eagles of Death Metal concert. Briton Nick Alexander was among those to be killed during the massacre.

President Francois Hollande will lead a minute's silence on Monday (16 November) at 11am GMT in memory of those who lost their lives. Millions of people across Europe are expected to take part.

Over the weekend, thousands of people took to social media to express their grief and shock over what happened in Paris.

#PrayForParis There are simply no words to describe the horrific acts committed by those … https://t.co/4XUSjtYKON pic.twitter.com/LqOiRlh5lD
— Callum Jackson (@_CallumJackson) November 14, 2015

So so beautiful #PrayForParis pic.twitter.com/Tupd1Jokz7
— jordyn✨ (@jordyntnelson) November 16, 2015

All together #PrayForParis ?? pic.twitter.com/JWMdC4et8H
— Joshua Charnley (@Joshuacharnley) November 15, 2015

My aunt did this to her house ?? #PrayForParis pic.twitter.com/Ok7BcHHNsG
— Sassy Sofia (@Sofi_314) November 15, 2015

was walking on the street today & stumbled across this flat on the ground, broken but still standing #PrayForParis pic.twitter.com/MYkTXNuJat
— Sophia LaMarca (@sophiaalamarca) November 15, 2015

The best picture I've seen with these events. #PrayForParis pic.twitter.com/DTL02Pm1r7
— Kimberly Berend (@kberend13) November 15, 2015

#PrayforParis! And with your prayers, take action to defend your nations and cities! pic.twitter.com/iP0xJWtjYJ
— HealthRanger (@HealthRanger) November 15, 2015

All thoughts and prayers go to the victims... ❤?? #PrayForParis pic.twitter.com/exFyoti8al
— Karolina Boka (@emmaitsyou_hook) November 15, 2015

I did this for the #prayforparis ? hope you like it, please RT and share, means a lot to me, thanks⭐️ -Abi pic.twitter.com/6cZLgMxK99
— FriendliestFriends (@FriendlySJs) November 15, 2015

I have to say again #PrayForParis..... pic.twitter.com/f2ICYiMcBi
— Sunset Shimmer (@imsunsetshimmer) November 15, 2015

"When the city of lights goes dark, the rest of the World lights up for her" ??❤ #PrayforParis pic.twitter.com/fFIfxNOQru
— Kai Ramones (@ekaisabella14) November 15, 2015

I hope for peace???#PrayForParis pic.twitter.com/grSpsKlUr3
— 中島さまる (@samaruuuuu) November 15, 2015

On 9/11 France said, "Today we are all Americans" Today we stand with France. "Today we are all French"#PrayForParis pic.twitter.com/f7xWGds4OZ
— Monk (@Annaddlovatic) November 15, 2015

#PrayForParis ?? my heart goes out to everyone? pic.twitter.com/sO31xkO8k0
— Yasmeene Ball (@YBall88) November 15, 2015

honestly blew my mind tonight #prayforparis pic.twitter.com/jIaGLVoQLk
— sav gab (@Gabfrank48) November 15, 2015

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Posted by Lili Estefan on Sunday, November 15, 2015

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