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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.
RTÉ News
23-04-2025
- Politics
- RTÉ News
Closure of Islamic centre in Dublin after 'unprecedented' incident
The Islamic Cultural Centre in Clonskeagh in Dublin has been closed to the public after an incident at the weekend. RTÉ News understands that it occurred as a result of internal issues. A notice posted on the gates said that the centre will remain closed until a full investigation is carried out and it reviews and implements robust safety and security protocols. The notice said the incident was "unprecedented and distressing" and left it 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." It said the move was "a deeply sorrowful moment in the history of the Mosque and Centre." The closure has caused shock and concern among the Muslim community in Ireland. A spokesman for the Islamic Cultural Centre said he was unable to comment on the matter. Shaykh Dr Umar Al-Qadri, who is leader of a mosque in west Dublin, said 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." The Islamic Cultural Centre has been operating in Clonkeagh since 1996 and is one of the biggest for Ireland's Muslim population, estimated at 55,000, the majority of whom live in Dublin. It is the main location for celebrations, such as Ramadam and Eid, and has hosted numerous high-profile visits and services over three decades.
Yahoo
27-02-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Everything you need to know about Ramadan: When is it and why it's celebrated
Every year millions around the world take part in Ramadan as part of a month-long event. Ahead of the start of the event in the Muslim calendar, we thought we'd break down some common questions. From what Ramadan is, when it is taking place this year and how it is celebrated. Taking place over a month Ramadam sees Muslims not eat or drink during the hours of daylight. As the organisation, Muslim Hands says: "Ramadan is a month of fasting and abstaining from things considered to be impure for the mind and body. "Those partaking in Ramadan abstain from food, drink and impure thoughts between the hours of sunrise (Fajr) and sunset, allowing them instead to focus on prayer and connecting with Allah (SWT)." Many take part in the fasting of Ramadan as a way to experience and have an understanding of "the pain and suffering of millions around the world who live their lives in poverty and famine" according to Muslim Hands. They also share that it is a way to be more grounded and grateful for what they have. The date for Ramadan changes every year as the Islamic calendar follows the phases of the moon, known as the lunar cycle. That means that in 2025, Ramadan will start on Friday, February 28 when the moon can be seen in Mecca, the holiest city in Islam. Ramadan will last 30 days ending on Sunday, March, 30 when Eid al-Fitr will be celebrated. Recommended Reading How do I wish someone a Happy Ramadan and what greetings to say? Here is when Ramadan 2025 will begin and come to an end King and Queen help pack food donation boxes at restaurant ahead of Ramadan Eid al-Fitr is marked at the end of Ramadan and means "the Festival of the Breaking of the Fast". It marks not only the end of fasting but sees Muslims thank Allah for giving them strength during the month. Mosques hold services and special meals seeing many wear their finest clothes and give gifts to children, as well as giving money to charity.
