Press Conference at The Islamic Society of Markham, 2900 Denison Street.
York Regional Police provide additional information since Sunday’s Update.
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CTV News Toronto Videojournalist Janice Golding interviewed several worshippers who regularly pray at the Islamic Society of Markam.
Frank Scarpitti, Mayor of The City of Markham, held a brief news scrum with reporters, followed by a one-on-one interview.
Nadia Hasan, PHD, Chief Operating Officer of National Council of Canadian Muslims, interviewed with OMNI Television.
A Richmond Hill man has been charged after a suspected hate-motivated incident at a #Markham mosque over the weekend.@anureetcaur full report on our website- https://t.co/c3l8GNSj7P pic.twitter.com/SR1hnyyqIg
— OMNI Punjabi (@OMNIpunjabi) April 12, 2023
President of the Islamic Society of Markham Qaisar Nasir Khan says a male suspect brought his car to a mosque around dawn prayer,
Uttered Islamophobic slurs,
Made threats to burn down the worship place,
And tried to run over congregants.
“It was shocking.
“It could have resulted in serious injury, or God forbid, even fatalities,” he said.
Amira Elghawaby, Canada’s Special Representative on Combatting Islamophobia, held a number of one-on-one interviews with The Canadian Press, The CBC/Radio-Canada, and others.
What happened in #Markham could've been even worse. But hate must be fought with unified resolve.@YRP continues its investigation into the attack and unearths more details.
— NCCM (@nccm) April 10, 2023
Disturbing to learn of another hateful attack on a place of worship in our community. I'm grateful a suspect is in custody. Let's stand with the Islamic Society of Markham as they deal with this Islamophobic incident during the Holy Month of Ramadan.https://t.co/l4GWUlErYx
— Salma Zahid (@SalmaZahid15) April 10, 2023
"Those who frequent this Markham mosque, and their loved ones, have been deeply anxious this weekend."
Last week, a man entered a mosque in Canada brandishing a weapon, threatened congregants, damaged mosque property, and tried to run over worshippers.https://t.co/TtP1QHpg51
— Middle East Eye (@MiddleEastEye) April 11, 2023
Anti Muslim hate is on the rise and we have seen the result of such a cowardice act here in the Canada.
We need both the provincial and federal governments to take concrete action against Islamophobia.https://t.co/0JjYIf45cX
— Doly Begum (@DolyBegum) April 11, 2023
I am saddened to hear about the heinous hate crime that took place at the Islamic Society of Markham. Hate has no place in Canada. The @CityBrampton stands with the Muslim community and will continue to take action to combat Islamophobia. https://t.co/2wgtk32CqO
— Patrick Brown (@patrickbrownont) April 12, 2023
