The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today expressed solidarity with Ireland’s Muslim community following a suspected arson attack on an Islamic prayer center in central Dublin.
According to Irish authorities, emergency services responded Monday afternoon to a fire at the Al-Madinah Islamic Prayer Hall on Talbot Street in Dublin. A suspect in the case has been arrested.
In a statement, Washington, D.C., based CAIR said:
“We stand in solidarity with Ireland’s Muslim community as they respond to this disturbing attack on a house of worship. Every person deserves to worship in safety and without fear of violence or intimidation. We urge Irish authorities to conduct a thorough investigation, bring those responsible to justice, and ensure that Muslim communities receive the protection they deserve.”
Earlier this year, CAIR expressed support for Ireland’s Muslim community after an arson attack on the Islamic Cultural Centre in Limerick and condemned that act of hatred. CAIR also recently condemned racist riots targeting Muslim communities in Northern Ireland.
Last year, CAIR similarly expressed solidarity with the Muslim community in Ireland after two men were arrested for an alleged terrorist plot by a right-wing group to attack Galway Mosque.
CAIR urged Muslim community leaders to utilize CAIR’s “Best Practices for Mosque and Community Safety” booklet to help keep religious facilities safe. The advice in the booklet is applicable to all houses of worship.
CAIR’s mission is to protect civil rights, enhance understanding of Islam, promote justice, and empower American Muslims.
La misión de CAIR es proteger las libertades civiles, mejorar la comprensión del Islam, promover la justicia, y empoderar a los musulmanes en los Estados Unidos.
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