Canada: Hon. Jim Karygiannis, MP condemns vandalism of Ahmadiyya Mosque in Fairfax County

"I trust that the investigation of this matter will be thorough; that the culprits will be caught and charged; and, will bear the full weight of the law for this mindless act of violence."

Hon. Jim Karygiannis seen with Ahmadiyya and other community leaders
in Canada (File photo)

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Source/Credit: Jim Karygiannis Website
By Jim Karygiannis, MP | February 3, 2012

Vandalism of Ahmadiyya Mosque in Fairfax County -
Statement by the Honourable Jim Karygiannis, Member of Parliament for Scarborough-Agincourt, [Toronto, Ontario, Canada] and Liberal Critic for Multiculturalism

It was with great dismay that I learned of the senseless act of vandalism against the Ahmadiyya mosque in Chantilly, Virginia, a suburb of Washington. D.C. Damage to the custom-made windows of the mosque is estimated to be about $60,000.00.

The mosque, which was under construction, was scheduled to open at the end of February. It will now April before the mosque will open.

The right to practice one’s faith in peace and security is a basic human right.

I trust that the investigation of this matter will be thorough; that the culprits will be caught and charged; and, will bear the full weight of the law for this mindless act of violence.

As the Chair of the Canada-Ahmadiyya Friendship Association, I worked with, and will continue to work with, members of the Ahmadiyya community to resolve the issues they are facing and build on the foundation of “Love for All, Hatred for None”.


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