FBI Asked to Probe Latest Vandalism of Florida Mosque
Miami-area Islamic center targeted repeatedly by unknown attackers

(MIAMI, FL, 7/2/09) – The south Florida chapter
of the Council on American-Islamic Relations
(CAIR-Miami) today called on the FBI to
investigate a possible bias motive for vandalism at mosque in that state.

Vandals smashed two windows of the Islamic School
of Miami this past weekend but the vandalism was
only discovered on Tuesday because the windows
were in a storage area. Six months ago, the same
mosque’s windows were shattered and its golden
dome damaged by a hail of gunfire. In 2005, a
large rock was used shatter the door of the
mosque. In 2004, the mosque’s sign was defaced with a Nazi swastika.

SEE: Vandals Smash Windows of West Kendall Mosque (Miami Herald)
http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami-dade/story/1123520.html

“We urge state and federal law enforcement
authorities to investigate a possible bias motive
for this latest attack,” said CAIR national
Communications Director Ibrahim Hooper. “We also
urge those committed to justice and interfaith
tolerance to speak out against this attack.”

Hooper also asked local police to provide
stepped-up protection at the mosque. He said CAIR
offers advice for reacting to anti-Muslim hate
crimes in its "Muslim Community Safety Kit."

SEE: CAIR Muslim Community Safety Kit
http://www.cair.com/ActionCenter/CommunityToolKit.aspx

CAIR, America's largest Muslim civil liberties
and advocacy organization, has 35 offices and
chapters nationwide and in Canada. Its mission is
to enhance the understanding of Islam, encourage
dialogue, protect civil liberties, empower
American Muslims, and build coalitions that
promote justice and mutual understanding.

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CONTACT: CAIR-Miami, 954-272-0490, E-Mail:
info@cairfl.org; CAIR National Communications
Director Ibrahim Hooper, 202-488-8787,
202-744-7726, E-Mail: ihooper@cair.com; CAIR
Communications Coordinator Amina Rubin,
202-488-8787, 202-341-4171, E-Mail: arubin@cair.com