Investigation Launched into Islamophobic Vandalism at Moncton Mosque
Police investigating Islamaphobic graffiti on Moncton mosque

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Police are investigating Islamophobic graffiti found on the Moncton Masjid, which has raised safety concerns within the local Muslim community. This incident marks the second time this year that the mosque has been targeted, prompting calls for increased police presence.
- 01The graffiti, discovered by a community member, told Muslims to 'go home'.
- 02Ali Ettarnishi, president of the Moncton Muslim Association, expressed disappointment and called for increased police patrols.
- 03The mosque has served the community for about 25 years, offering programs to help integrate newcomers.
- 04Community members emphasize that such actions are intolerable for all religions, not just Islam.
- 05Moncton Cares representative Ketan Reval highlighted the negative impact of hate incidents on community integration efforts.
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The Moncton Masjid in Moncton, New Brunswick, has been vandalized with Islamophobic graffiti, prompting an investigation by the Codiac Regional RCMP. The graffiti, discovered on Friday morning, included messages telling Muslims to 'go home.' Ali Ettarnishi, president of the Moncton Muslim Association, condemned the act, stating it makes the community feel less safe and is the second such incident this year. He called for increased police presence to reassure the community. Ettarnishi emphasized that the mosque, which has been in the city for 25 years, serves a diverse congregation from 14 different countries and promotes community integration through various programs. Other community leaders, including Ketan Reval from Moncton Cares, expressed concern about the broader implications of such vandalism on the sense of belonging for newcomers. The RCMP is taking the incident seriously and encourages anyone with information to come forward.
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The incident raises concerns about the safety and integration of the Muslim community in Moncton.
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