US EditionAustin mosques targeted by vandalism, CAIR-Austin says
- On the night of May 22, 2025, three mosques in Austin, Texas, including Nueces Mosque, were vandalized with spray-painted symbols and damage to property.
- These targeted attacks occurred amid a series of hate incidents at Nueces Mosque since late October 2024, prompting concerns about rising hostility.
- CAIR-Austin released footage depicting a white individual, whose face was concealed, applying spray paint to doors, fences, and billboards at mosques including IABA and the Austin Diyanet Center.
- Shaimaa Zayan, Operations Manager at CAIR-Austin, stated that these two events, which are said to have occurred on the same evening, seem to have been deliberate actions aimed at creating fear and division.
- CAIR-Austin is urging local law enforcement to enhance surveillance and presence near mosques and encourages the community to promptly share any relevant information with authorities.
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