Solidarity with Berlin mosques attacks: District Mayor condemns hatred and calls for unity
Solidarity with Berlin mosques attacks: District Mayor condemns hatred and calls for unity
according to a report by www.berlin.de Demirbüken-Wegner, recently condemned abuse and attacks on mosques of the Islamic religious community. Burned sides of the Koran, faeces and insults in post boxes of mosques were found at various locations in Berlin. The mayor emphasized that such attacks question the fundamental values of tolerance and respect and called for unity against extremism and hatred.
As a citizen of Berlin, it is shocking to see that such figs attacks attacks against faith communities in our city. The tolerance and respect for different cultures and religions are essential values that characterize Berlin as a multicultural metropolis. The attacks on the mosques in Reinickendorf, Kreuzberg, Neukölln, and Charlottenburg as well as the threatening telephone calls against the Şehitlik Mosque in Tempelhof are worrying. It is important that the Berlin society is together to condemn and combat such intolerant and violent actions.
It is also worth noting that the Islamic religious community in Reinickendorf had to suffer an arson attack in 2018. Despite these challenges, they actively participated in the social life of the district and campaigned for the cohesion of the community. It is crucial that the Reinickendorf citizens and the Berlin society continue to show solidarity and support for the affected communities. Common efforts are required to create bridges of understanding and compete against intolerance and violence.