Lakemba Mosque receives third threatening letter on eve of Ramadan

Sydney‘s Lakemba Mosque has obtained its third threatening letter on the eve of Ramadan, which leaders mentioned has left the Muslim neighborhood fearful and anxious.

The Lebanese Muslim Affiliation, which is the curator of the Lakemba Mosque, mentioned the letter was delivered by publish right this moment.

Sydney's Lakemba Mosque has received its third threatening letter on the eve of Ramadan, which leaders said has left the Muslim community fearful and anxious. — Sydney’s Lakemba Mosque has obtained its third threatening letter on the eve of Ramadan. (Equipped)

“That is the third such letter obtained. The person accountable stays at massive,” a spokesperson mentioned.

Lakmeba Mosque has obtained three threatening letters since January 24, however just one particular person, a 70-year-old man accused of sending the primary letter, has been charged.

The final letter depicted the Lakemba Mosque on hearth with folks inside.

It has left the neighborhood fearful and scared, the Lebanese Muslim Affiliation mentioned.

“Neighborhood members have contacted us expressing concern that one thing could occur, significantly given the present tensions within the broader atmosphere,” the spokesperson mentioned.

“Households are anxious. Dad and mom are fearful about bringing their kids to prayers. No neighborhood ought to really feel this manner in Australia.”

Lakemba Mosque received its second threatening letter yesterday afternoon. — The second threatening letter Lakemba Mosque obtained. (9)

The Lebanese Muslim Affiliation urged police to prioritise catching the particular person accountable because of the ongoing nature of the threats and elevated exercise throughout Ramadan.

“Hundreds of households, aged members and younger kids will attend nightly prayers. Each Australian ought to be capable of practise their religion safely and with out concern,” the spokesperson mentioned.

The Lebanese Muslim Affiliation has additionally formally written to the state authorities to strengthen safety measures, together with upgraded CCTV and funded safety personnel throughout Ramadan.

NSW authorities officers are assembly with leaders of the Muslim neighborhood right this moment to debate neighborhood security and different measures.

Police are investigating and can improve patrols across the Lakemba Mosque, spiritual websites and neighborhood occasions throughout the holy month of Ramadan.

Police and Counter-Terrorism Minister Yasmin Catley mentioned neighborhood security was the best precedence for each the police and authorities.

The Islamophobia Register Australia recorded a 530 per cent improve in Islamophobic incidents and greater than 1500 instances reported since Hamas’ assault on Israel on October 7, 2023.

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