(MINNEAPOLIS, MN, 9/6/22) – Later today (Tuesday, Sept. 6), the Minnesota chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-MN) will hold a news conference to respond to vandalism and burglary targeting a Minneapolis mosque and to seek the community’s help in apprehending the alleged perpetrator.
Tawfiq Islamic Center was reportedly vandalized Sunday evening. A white male suspect was seen on security cameras of the mosque breaking and entering, damaging more than 15 doors and stealing donations. An early estimate of the damages and donations lost is $50,000.
Minneapolis Police are currently investigating the case. They and CAIR-MN are asking for help from the community for any information about the incident.
See Photos of Damage and of Suspect: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/rplxri0p2hr247r/AADlH4zpdwEICTCfgayfE19ka?dl=0
WHAT: Community Response to Attack on Tawfiq Islamic Center
WHEN: Tuesday, September 6, 2 p.m.
WHERE: Tawfiq Islamic Center, 2400 Minnehaha Avenue, Minneapolis, MN 55404
CONTACT: CAIR-MN Executive Director Jaylani Hussein, 612-406-0070, jhussein@cair.com; CAIR National Communications Director Ibrahim Hooper, 202-744-7726, ihooper@cair.com
CAIR-MN and its national office in Washington, D.C., have responded to a number of recent incidents targeting mosques and other Islamic institutions in Minnesota and nationwide.
SEE: CAIR-MN to Respond to St. Paul Mosque Vandalism, Call for Info from Community
CAIR-Minnesota Calls on FBI to Possible Probe Bias Motive for Burglary, Trespass at Muslim Cemetery
Video: CAIR-New Jersey Responds to Possible Bias-Motivated Attack Targeting Mosque
Video: CAIR Welcomes More Than 12-Year Sentence for 2020 Drive-By Shooting at Indianapolis Mosque
Video: CAIR-Connecticut Seeks Public’s Help in Identifying Mosque Vandal
Video: CAIR-Oregon Condemns Attempted Mosque Arson, Urges Community Support
Video: CAIR Calls for Hate Crime Probe of Va. Mosque Vandalism
Earlier this year, CAIR-MN joined other faith and community to respond to sentencing in the 2017 bombing of Dar Al Farooq Islamic Center.
Washington, D.C., based CAIR is also urging houses of worship to take extra security precautions using CAIR “Best Practices for Mosque and Community Safety” booklet. The advice in CAIR’s security publication is applicable to religious institutions of all faiths.
The booklet may be viewed at: https://www.cair.com/mosque-and-community-safety/
CAIR is America’s largest Muslim civil liberties and advocacy organization. Its mission is to enhance understanding of Islam, protect civil rights, 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-MN Executive Director Jaylani Hussein, 612-206-3360, jhussein@cair.com