On August 3, the Westwood Islamic Community Center in Ohio was broken into for the third time. Nashid Shakir, a board member of the center, reported that assailants used wire cutters to gain entry, damaging a window and causing disarray in the office. The incident occurred amid rising Islamophobic sentiments towards Arab and Muslim Americans involved in political campaigns.
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Ohio mosque experiences third break-in; community expresses concerns over investigation
The Westwood Islamic Community Center in Ohio was broken into on August 3, marking the third attack on the mosque. Board member Nashid Shakir described the damage caused during the break-in, which coincides with increasing Islamophobic backlash against Arab and Muslim Americans in politics.
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Ohio mosque experiences third break-in; community expresses concerns over investigation