CAIR Urges Investigation into Virginia Mosque Vandalism

TEHRAN (IQNA) – The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) called on law enforcement authorities to investigate a possible bias motive for vandalism targeting a mosque in the US state of Virginia.

Vandals smashed a window and did other damage to the interior of the newly-constructed West End Islamic Center on Shady Grove Road in Glen Allen, Va., on Saturday. This was reportedly the second time vandals targeted the facility.

The mosque released the following statement following the incident.

“The West End Islamic Center is a community-based center in Glen Allen, VA. We have worked with Henrico County officials and our neighbors for over ten years to assist in opening our doors just in time for our holy month of Ramadan.

“However, it is with great sadness that in just six months, West End Islamic Center has experienced two incidents of vandalism. The most recent occurred on Saturday, April 16 between 3:30 p.m and 4:30 p.m. We feel compelled to speak out against these expressions of hatred. An attack on any house of worship certainly feels like an assault on the community.   

Source: richmond.com