(MINNEAPOLIS, MN, 4/25/23) – Later today (Tuesday, April 25), the Minnesota chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-MN) will hold a news conference with Minnesota Muslim leaders to respond to reported arson attacks targeting two mosques in Minneapolis.
Masjid Al Rahma (Mercy Mosque) was damaged by fire on Monday evening, with the flames found on the third floor. Firefighters evacuated several people, including children, and no one was injured. The cause of the fire is still being investigated.
In a separate incident on Sunday evening, a man reportedly attempted to set another Mall 24 Mosque in Minneapolis on fire using gasoline. Police are searching for the suspect, and it is unknown whether the two incidents are related.
SEE: 2 Minneapolis mosques damaged by fire in 2-day span
Authorities investigating 2 mosque fires in consecutive days in Minneapolis
Minneapolis mosque reports arson; advocates call for investigation into possible bias crime
WHAT: Minnesota Muslim Leaders to respond to the arson attack against two mosques in Minneapolis.
WHEN: Tuesday, April 25, 2 p.m. (CT)
WHERE: Mercy Mosque: Masjid Al Rahma 2647 Bloomington Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55407
CONTACT: CAIR-MN Executive Director Jaylani Hussein,612-406-0070, [email protected]
Yesterday, CAIR-MN called on law enforcement authorities to investigate a possible bias motive for an arson attack targeting one Minneapolis Mosque.
Earlier this month, CAIR-MN called to for an investigation vandalism targeting Ummatul Islam Mosque in Minneapolis., Minn., as a possible hate crime.
SEE: Minnesota Mosques Vandalized, Robbed Amid Increase in Reported Hate Crimes
CAIR-MN is urging the local Muslim community and Islamic institutions nationwide to take extra security precautions by using advice offered in CAIR’s booklet, “
Best Practices for Mosque and Community Safety.”
Last year, CAIR released a report, titled “Still Suspect: The Impact of Structural Islamophobia,” documenting more than 6,720 complaints to CAIR offices nationwide involving a range of issues including immigration and travel, workplace discrimination, denial of public accommodations, law enforcement and government overreach, hate and bias incidents, incarceree rights, school incidents, anti-BDS/free speech, among other reported issues.
CAIR-MN’s mission is to protect civil rights, enhance understanding of Islam, promote justice, and empower American Muslims.
La misión de CAIR-MN 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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