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RTÉ News
2 days ago
- Politics
- RTÉ News
Protests as Muslim community marks Eid al-Adha in Dublin
Over 300 members of the Muslim community have gathered in Dublin to celebrate Eid al-Adha. The feast of the sacrifice is regarded as the holiest festival in the Muslim calendar and is being celebrated indoors at Croke Park. A group protested outside the venue as attendees arrived. Imam Umar Al-Qadri went out and wished them a good morning. Inside, as the call to prayer began, a woman stood up holding a rosary beads and began to recite the Hail Mary. She was escorted from the venue by security shouting "shame". She said the grounds were for games and not prayers. Only Catholic prayers. There was no reaction from members of the Muslim Community who have gathered, which includes children. Addressing them, Umar al Quadri said the tactics were "not nice or respectable". He said the doors of mosques are open for Irish people to visit. He also noted that organisers of today's event include Christians.
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.
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.
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.
