The Irish Muslim Peace & Integration Council (IMPIC) is deeply shocked and saddened by the brutal stabbing of a Garda officer on Capel Street. We condemn this heinous and cowardly act in the strongest possible terms. An attack on a member of An Garda Síochána is not merely an attack on an individual, it is an assault on the peace, security, and values that uphold our entire society. Gardaí serve all communities across Ireland with courage and selflessness, often placing themselves in harm’s way to protect others. They deserve our unwavering respect, support, and gratitude. Violence of this nature is utterly unacceptable and must be unequivocally rejected by all sectors of society, political, religious, and civic. There is no justification for such acts in a democratic, inclusive, and pluralistic nation like Ireland. We are aware of reports that the alleged attacker shouted the phrase “Allahu Akbar” during the incident. As an Islamic phrase that is deeply spiritual and routinely used by billions of Muslims around the world in daily prayers and peaceful contexts, its misuse in acts of violence is

Assalamu Alaikum wa Rahmatullahi wa Barakatuh, dear brothers and sisters! As the blessed days of Dhul Hijjah approach, we are reminded of the beauty of sacrifice, gratitude, and unity. This Eid Al-Adha, let us come together once again for Ireland’s largest and most iconic Muslim gathering—Eid in Croke Park—marking our 6th year of joyous celebration since 2020! 📅 Date: Friday, 6th June 2025📍 Venue: Croke Park, Dublin ✅ A Legacy of Unity: For five years, we’ve made history; praying, celebrating, and strengthening our bonds as one Ummah on Irish soil. This year, let’s make it even greater!✅ Ireland’s National Muslim Event: Where our faith and love for Ireland unite; a day to celebrate being Muslim and calling Ireland home.✅ Family-Friendly Festival: Halal food, henna, face painting, GAA games for kids, community stalls, and more!✅ Double Blessings: Eid and Jumu’ah on the same day—don’t miss this rare opportunity for multiplied rewards!✅ With the unfortunate closure of the ICCI (Clonskeigh Mosque) and the heart breaking ongoing suffering and humanitarian disaster in Gaza, this Eid let us come together to make Duaa together.

The Irish Muslim Peace & Integration Council views the closure of the Islamic Cultural Centre of Ireland (ICCI) not as an isolated incident, but as the culmination of three decades of failed leadership, where personal interests were consistently placed above the needs of the community. This institution, gifted to the Muslims of Ireland by the Al-Maktoum Foundation, was meant to be a thriving hub of faith, education, and unity. Instead, it has been stifled by mismanagement, exclusion, and a lack of vision, preventing it from ever reaching its true potential. For too long, the ICCI has been controlled by individuals who prioritised power over service, division over unity, and stagnation over progress, including elements with ties to the Muslim Brotherhood, an organisation banned in multiple Arab states for its exploitation of religion for political ends. The result? A mosque that fails to represent the diversity of Irish Muslims, an administration that neglects its financial and moral accountability, and a leadership that has alienated the very community it was meant to serve. This moment must be a turning point. We pray