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Sunday World
25-04-2025
- Politics
- Sunday World
Thousands sign petition to 'prevent closure' of mosque in Clonskeagh
'We cannot overstate how vital the ICCI is to our lives and the essential role it plays in serving the community' Thousands of people have signed a petition to prevent the closure of a mosque in Clonskeagh. It comes after the the Islamic Cultural Centre said it was left with no choice but to close temporarily to the public after a 'deeply troubling' incident said to have occurred last Saturday. A notice posted to the gates of the centre, which also houses a mosque and a Muslim school, said the campus will remain closed until a full investigation is carried out and robust safety and security protocols are implemented. The notice said the incident was an "unprecedented and distressing attack' on the mosque, centre and board members on April 19 that left management with no choice but to temporarily close the centre. 'The decision has been made with the utmost concern for the safety and well-being of our community, especially the children of the Muslim National School,' said the notice that is signed 'management'. A petition created on Tuesday has been signed by more than 2,000 people. 'We, the undersigned members of the community, write this petition to express our profound concern over the closure of the Islamic Cultural Centre of Ireland (ICCI). As the largest place of worship for Muslims in Ireland, the ICCI has been a cornerstone of our community for decades,' the petition reads. 'We understand that the ICCI faces closure due to recent challenges and events. While these circumstances are regrettable, we assure the donors that our community is wholeheartedly committed to resolving any issues. 'Furthermore, we cannot overstate how vital the ICCI is to our lives and the essential role it plays in serving the community,' the petition continues. It emphasised that the community 'bears no blame for what is happening and is not a party to the conflict' and questions why they should be punished. 'We appeal to everyone involved to prioritise the collective interest of the community, regardless of any personal objectives.' Shaykh Dr Umar Al-Qadri, who is leader of a mosque in west Dublin, told RTE News he believes that issues have arisen about the operation of the centre. However, he said his message to the community is that there is "no cause for alarm" and what is happening is a "transitional period". He added that he believes the centre will reopen under "renewed administration" and this would be a "step towards unity and progress." It has been reported that videos circulating on social media, believed to be from Saturday, show large groups of people inside and outside the mosque arguing with each other. The Islamic Cultural Centre has been operating in Clonskeagh since 1996 and is one of the biggest for Ireland's Muslim population, the majority of whom live in Dublin. The centre serves the majority of the estimated 55,000 Muslim population. It hosts large celebrations and has hosted several high-profile visits and services.
BreakingNews.ie
24-04-2025
- Politics
- BreakingNews.ie
Islamic Cultural Centre in Dublin temporarily closed after alleged incident
The Islamic Cultural Centre in south Dublin has been temporarily closed to the public after an alleged incident which occurred on Saturday. A notice posted on the gates of the centre in Clonskeagh, which also houses a mosque and Muslim school, detailed that the campus will remain closed until a full investigation is carried out and robust safety and security protocols are implemented. Advertisement The notice said the incident was "unprecedented and distressing" which left management with no choice but to temporarily close the south Dublin centre and the mosque to the public. "The decision has been made with the utmost concern for the safety and well-being of our community, especially the children of the Muslim National School." Photo: Sarah Slater It said the move was "a deeply sorrowful moment in the history of the Mosque and Centre," which has been operating here for 29 years. It is understood that the closure is due to internal issues by the management board. Advertisement The centre serves the majority of the more than 80,000 Muslim population. It organises large celebrations, such as Ramadam and Eid, and has hosted several high-profile visits and services. Attempts to contact the ICCI to comment on the matter were unsuccessful. Ireland An Post offers to send Mass cards to the Vatican f... Read More A petition to stop the closure of the centre has been organised on titled "Save our mosque ICCI from the closure". The petition, started on Tuesday and which has garnered more than 1,900 signatures, states that members of the community are deeply concerned and strongly opposed to the 'proposed closure of the Islamic Cultural Centre of Ireland (ICCI), the biggest place of worship for Muslims in Ireland.' The petition continues: 'Closing ICCI would not only disrupt the spiritual and social life of its congregants but would also deeply wound the multicultural fabric of our wider community. In a time when unity, understanding, and inclusion are more critical than ever, closing ICCI would send a message of division and exclusion.' A call for transparent and open dialogue with community leaders and representatives was also made.
Sunday World
24-04-2025
- Politics
- Sunday World
Islamic Cultural Centre in Dublin closes to the public following ‘deeply troubling' incident
A notice posted on the gates of the centre in Clonskeagh, which also houses a mosque and a Muslim school, said the campus will remain closed until a full investigation is carried out The Islamic Cultural Centre in Clonskeagh in Dublin has said it was left with no choice but to close temporarily to the public after a 'deeply troubling' incident said to have occurred last Saturday. A notice posted to the gates of the centre, which also houses a mosque and a Muslim school, said the campus will remain closed until a full investigation is carried out and robust safety and security protocols are implemented. The notice said the incident was "unprecedented and distressing". The notice said there was an 'unprecedented and distressing attack' on the mosque, centre and board members on April 19th that left management with no choice but to temporarily close the centre. 'The decision has been made with the utmost concern for the safety and well-being of our community, especially the children of the Muslim National School,' said the notice that is signed 'management'. It said the move was "a deeply sorrowful moment in the history of the Mosque and Centre". Shaykh Dr Umar Al-Qadri, who is leader of a mosque in west Dublin, told RTE News he believes that issues have arisen about the operation of the centre. However, he said his message to the community is that there is "no cause for alarm" and what is happening is a "transitional period". He added that he believes the centre will reopen under "renewed administration" and this would be a "step towards unity and progress." It has been reported that videos circulating on social media, believed to be from Saturday, show large groups of people inside and outside the mosque arguing with each other. The Islamic Cultural Centre has been operating in Clonskeagh since 1996 and is one of the biggest for Ireland's Muslim population, the majority of whom live in Dublin. The centre serves the majority of the estimated 55,000 Muslim population. It hosts large celebrations and has hosted several high-profile visits and services.
Irish Independent
24-04-2025
- Politics
- Irish Independent
Islamic Cultural Centre in Dublin closes to the public following ‘deeply troubling' incident
A notice posted to the gates of the centre, which also houses a mosque and a Muslim school, said the campus will remain closed until a full investigation is carried out and robust safety and security protocols are implemented. The notice said the incident was "unprecedented and distressing". The notice said there was an 'unprecedented and distressing attack' on the mosque, centre and board members on April 19 that left management with no choice but to temporarily close the centre. 'The decision has been made with the utmost concern for the safety and well-being of our community, especially the children of the Muslim National School,' said the notice, signed 'management'. It said the move was "a deeply sorrowful moment in the history of the Mosque and Centre". Shaykh Dr Umar Al-Qadri, who is leader of a mosque in west Dublin, told RTÉ News he believes that issues have arisen about the operation of the centre. However, he said his message to the community is that there is "no cause for alarm" and what is happening is a "transitional period". He added that he believes the centre will reopen under "renewed administration" and this would be a "step towards unity and progress'. It has been reported that videos circulating on social media, believed to be from Saturday, show large groups of people inside and outside the mosque arguing with each other. The Islamic Cultural Centre has been operating in Clonskeagh since 1996 and is one of the biggest for Ireland's Muslim population, the majority of whom live in Dublin. The centre serves the majority of the estimated 55,000 Muslim population. It hosts large celebrations and has hosted several high-profile visits and services.
Irish Times
23-04-2025
- Irish Times
Dublin Islamic Cultural Centre temporarily closed after ‘deeply troubling' incident
The Islamic Cultural Centre in Clonskeagh, south Dublin, has temporarily closed to the public following an alleged 'deeply troubling' incident said to have occurred last Saturday. A notice posted to the gates of the centre, which also houses a mosque and a Muslim school, said the campus will remain closed until a full investigation is carried out and robust safety and security protocols are implemented. The notice said there was an 'unprecedented and distressing attack' on the mosque, centre and board members on April 19th that left management with no choice but to temporarily close the centre. 'The decision has been made with the utmost concern for the safety and well-being of our community, especially the children of the Muslim National School,' said the notice, signed 'management'. READ MORE It said this is a 'deeply sorrowful moment in the history of our Mosque and Centre', which has been operating here for 29 years. 'We ask for your continued support and prayers as we work toward recovery and renewal during this difficult time,' it added. A notice posted to the gates of the Islamic Cultural Centre in Clonskeagh. Photograph: Sarah Slater The centre serves the majority of the estimated 55,000 Muslim population. It hosts large celebrations and has hosted several high-profile visits and services. The Islamic Cultural Centre did not respond to The Irish Times's attempts to contact it late on Wednesday.
