Spain: Pamplona Mosque Targeted with Anti-Muslim Graffiti
Pamplona, in northern Spain (roughly 400 km north of Madrid), saw its As‑Salam Mosque targeted by unknown vandals. The mosque is located in the Milagrosa district, an area home to a sizeable Muslim community.
In a statement on its Facebook page, the mosque strongly condemned the “Islamophobic attack,” adding, “These acts of hatred and racism undermine social harmony and the values of mutual respect.”
The mosque expressed solidarity with the Muslim community and called on the authorities to urgently investigate the incident.
The vandals scribbled slogans like “Spain is Christian,” “Return the immigrants,” and “Long live Christ the King,” alongside Nazi-style crosses.
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This incident follows similar hate-driven vandalism across Spain in recent months.
Back in July, a mosque, which was nearly completed and was ready for inauguration, was deliberately set on fire in Piera, Barcelona.
Watchdogs such as the Al Azhar Observatory have raised concern over rising anti-Muslim crime indicators in Spain. They emphasize the need for European institutions to act ethically and legally to counter hate speech, promote pluralism, and counter far-right rhetoric that fuels fear and division.
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According to Spain’s Interior Ministry, hate crimes fell by 13.8% in 2024. However, xenophobic and racist attacks remained the largest category, totaling 804 cases—surpassing other forms of hate crimes.
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