(BURIEN, WA, 3/7/2022) – The Washington chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-WA) today expressed solidarity with the Muslim American Youth Foundation (MAYF) after its center was damaged in a hit-and-run incident Monday morning.
At around 9:15 a.m. on Monday, a silver car reportedly rammed into the prayer space inside the community center. The car then reportedly reversed and sped off, leaving extensive damage and the car’s bumper and hubcap behind. This is the fifth Islamic center that has been targeted in Washington in the past 4 months, in addition to many other houses of worship that have been targeted.
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The Muslim community will hold a press conference tomorrow outside the Muslim American Youth Foundation.
WHAT: Press Conference in Solidarity with Muslim American Youth Foundation
WHEN: Tuesday, March 8th, 2022, 9:00 AM PT
WHERE: 125 S. 156th St, Burien, WA 98148
CONTACT: CAIR-WA Executive Director Imraan Siddiqi, 480-415-4652, [email protected], CAIR-WA Sr. Communications and Marketing Strategist Katharine Walker, [email protected], Muslim American Youth Foundation Executive Director Yahya Suufi, [email protected], 206-291-7487
In a statement, CAIR-WA Executive Director Imraan Siddiqi said:
“This is yet another disturbing act of violence at a Washington State Islamic center. If there happened to be people praying inside the facility at the time of this hit-and-run, we would be talking about extensive injuries taking place. This is a community that is a haven for many young people, and it’s heartbreaking to see their facility damaged in this way. We stand with our brothers and sisters in the MAYF community and hope the person responsible will be brought to justice soon.”
CAIR publishes its “Best Practices for Mosque and Community Safety” located here.
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: CAIR-WA Executive Director Imraan Siddiqi, 480-415-4652, [email protected], CAIR-WA Sr. Communications and Marketing Strategist Katharine Walker, [email protected], Muslim American Youth Foundation Executive Director Yahya Suufi, [email protected], 206-291-7487