Twitter users are sharing heartfelt words and horrific facts today in remembrance of the Holocaust, which lasted from January 1933 to May 1945.
If we held 1 minute of silence for every victim we would be silent for 11.5years. #HolocaustMemorialDay pic.twitter.com/U03TftZIID
— 年輕時髦 (@TheYoungHipster) January 27, 2016
#HolocaustMemorialDay: Hollywood's last survivors tell their stories to THR (in Dec. issue) https://t.co/hvOlWZ1bTz pic.twitter.com/JStCdVDKsa
— Hollywood Reporter (@THR) January 27, 2016
Tweets reminded the world of the millions of men, women and children who lost their lives.
In memory of the 6 million silenced voices of innocent men, women, and children. #HolocaustMemorialDay #BellLetsTalk
— Spotted At Laurier (@SpottedLaurier) January 27, 2016
#HolocaustMemorialDay Please Say a Prayer to Remember the Millions ~ Who lost their lives too soon. #NeverAgain pic.twitter.com/0hgWHoMdho
— ~Anastasia Lee~ (@TheAnastasiaLee) January 27, 2016
"a powerful reminder of what can happen when we stop seeing our common humanity" Ban-Ki-moon #HolocaustMemorialDay pic.twitter.com/bz1tiRa9Ii
— United Nations Photo (@UN_Photo) January 27, 2016
Over 11 million people were murdered by evil, hatred, and a world unwilling or unable to help. We must never forget. #HolocaustMemorialDay
— Victoria Aveyard (@VictoriaAveyard) January 27, 2016
Some have used this day as a political statement to compare presidential candidate Donald Trump to leader of the Nazi Party Adolf Hitler.
https://twitter.com/sahluwal/status/692397760209747968
Others used today to voice their viewpoints regarding Islamic beliefs. Several also asked questions about the validity of the Holocaust.
#HolocaustMemorialDay 1. The numbers do not add up 2. It is against the law to research the numbers 3. Truth does not fear investigation
— Mary Whittier (@marylovefreedom) January 27, 2016
"The Only Religion I Respect Is #Islam. The Only Prophet I admire is The Prophet Muhammad" #HolocaustMemorialDay pic.twitter.com/ZgbZhVCJn3
— Amy Mek (@AmyMek) January 27, 2016
But many more used their social media platforms to ask for change, for all religions, races, genders and other basic human traits.
Today's #HolocaustMemorialDay is a chance for all of us to reaffirm our commitment to continue the fight against anti-semitism and hatred.
— Douglas Alexander (@D_G_Alexander) January 27, 2016
Genocide, antisemitism, racism and discrimination still continue. It is time for humanity to stand against these evils #HolocaustMemorialDay
— Rehman Siddiq (@RehmanSid) January 27, 2016
Never again. #HolocaustMemorialDay pic.twitter.com/KViSgrSaiQ
— vesa (@vesazatriqi) January 27, 2016
Regardless of your beliefs about the Holocaust, the simple fact that this was a terrible time for our planet remains. So take some time today to remember those who lost their lives during this tragic piece of world history.
