On Tuesday, May 27, the Austin chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-Austin), along with representatives of the three vandalized mosques, plan to hold a news conference condemning the hateful actions against the houses of worship and inviting public for a community gathering of solidarity and mutual respect on Thursday at the Nueces mosque.
On May 22, Nueces mosque that mainly serves UT Austin students, the Islamic Ahlul Bayt Association, and Austin Diyanet Center experienced coward vandalism over the night. Security videos show a white male covering his face spray-painting the entrance doors, fences, gates, and billboards.
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WHAT: Press Conference Condemning Vandalism, Inviting the Public for Community Gathering
WHEN: Tuesday, May 27th, 2025, at 11:00 AM CST
WHERE: Nueces mosque at 1906 Nueces St, Austin, TX 78705
SPEAKERS: Elected State and City Officials and Community Leaders
CONTACT: Shaimaa Zayan, CAIR Austin Operations Manager, 512-785-7105, shaimaa.zayan@cairtx.org
In a statement, Shaimaa Zayan, CAIR Austin Operations Manager said:
“Hate and prejudice often stem from isolation and misinformation. Acts of vandalism against houses of worship are not only attacks on physical spaces but also on the values of tolerance, diversity, and mutual respect. On behalf of the Austin Muslim community, we warmly invite all Austinites—of all faiths and no faith—to attend the upcoming community gathering at Nueces mosque this Thursday. In addition, we call upon the Austin community to contribute to the fundraiser campaign in support of the affected mosques as they work to address their urgent security needs. Together, we can reaffirm our shared commitment to a safe and inclusive Austin for all.”
NUECES MOSQUE COMMUNITY GATHERING:
Thursday, May 29th, 6:00-8:00 PM CT, 1906 Nueces St, Austin, TX 78705. Refreshments and coffee will be provided. Join us to help clean and beautify the students’ mosque following the vandalism.
FUNDRAISING CAMPAIGN:
Click HERE to support the affected mosques’ urgent security needs.
Earlier this year, CAIR released its 2025 Civil Rights Report “Unconstitutional Crackdowns,” which reveals that Islamophobia continues to be at an all-time high across the country. CAIR said viewpoint discrimination against those speaking out against genocide and apartheid was a key factor in many cases.
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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CONTACT: Shaimaa Zayan, CAIR Austin Operations Manager, 512-785-7105, shaimaa.zayan@cairtx.org; Nueces Mosque Leadership, board@nuecesmosque.com