Mosque run By the Turkish Islamic Union for Religious Affairs (Ditib) in The city of Metz in It was northeastern France set on fire Early Friday.
The mosque was badly damaged after placing three Molotov cocktails on its walls by unknown attackers and set on fire.
Ali Durak, President of Ditib Metz Central Mosque Association told Anadolu Agency (AA) that attack took place towards the morning.
Indicating that the incendiary bottles were attached to a missile windows of Durak said that the mosque from the outside was badly damaged and that windows They burned, but added That the mosque has escaped from complete burning down In itself last Nowadays.
“We did not expect this because we are not an introverted association. We are a bearer association out Activities together with French people here. Along with Islamic Activities We also work as a charity organization,” He said.
Durak said that’s it first Once a mosque was attacked in The city of Metz noted that officials from the municipality contacted the association, including the mayor.
Coordinating Committee of Turkish Muslim Societies (CCMTF) in France issued a statement emphasizing that anti-Muslim ideas, racism and xenophobia are as well on The rise in country and muslim community became a target.
CCMTF stressed that attack It was directly Related to Islamophobia, which has become more Clear with Presidential elections, however, Muslims in France suffered for years.
The attack coincide with more in Anti-Islam attacks and closures of Places of worship, especially mosques, in State said recently.
Contact mosque officials for the perpetrators of The attack To be found Like soon Like possible.
Earlier, demand of actors of Religious Association of install security cameras in And around the mosque, the governor rejected it office Without any justification.
Metz Mayor Francois Grosdider condemned the attack, which he described as anti-Islamic, and issued a message of symbiosis
noting that attack “Harm the soul of The city where tolerance reigns city A solidarity rally will be held on Saturday noon local time to condemn crime.
