Watan-United States — Three Muslim religious institutions in Austin, Texas were vandalized in a coordinated attack, where symbols including the Star of David were spray-painted on signs and entrance doors at Nueces Mosque, the Ahlul Bayt Islamic Society, and the Austin Religions Center.
This information was confirmed in a statement released Sunday by the Austin branch of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), a civil rights organization advocating for Muslim Americans.
CAIR strongly condemned the “hateful” attacks and called on local authorities to investigate and identify those responsible. The organization also urged increased security measures at all three affected sites, emphasizing that the incidents carry a clear message of hate.
Shaimaa Zayan, CAIR-Austin’s local representative, noted that the attacks happened simultaneously, suggesting they were deliberate and well-organized.
She added that “Nueces Mosque in particular serves as a vital spiritual and cultural center for University of Texas students in Austin,” making the attack especially disturbing for the local Muslim community.