According to Aftonbladet, a thug smashed windows at the Al-Farooq Education and Community Centre in Glasgow with a spanner-like object around 7:10 PM on March 7. Women and children were breaking their fast during Ramadan when the attack happened, forcing mothers and children to move to another part of the building for safety. The mosque has expressed deep alarm over the incident.
In a statement, the Al-Farooq Education and Community Centre said this incident follows a number of concerning acts directed towards the mosque and contributes to a growing sense of vulnerability within the local Muslim community. The mosque has informed the police about the incident, and Police Scotland have been contacted for comment. The identity of the perpetrator and the motive behind the attack remain unknown.
The extent of the damage to the mosque has not been disclosed.