Muslim leaders in the UK protested against rising Islamophobia and attacks on their communities. Recently, extremists used protests against refugees as an excuse to target mosques and attack Muslims.
According to international news agencies, in Basildon, Essex, people wrote anti-Islam slogans and red crosses on the walls of the South Essex Islamic Centre just one night before Friday prayers.
This is not the first time such incidents have happened. Many similar events occurred during protests supporting stronger actions against refugees.
During these protests, Muslim women and families faced harassment. Racist slurs were used, and some homes were marked with red crosses. These actions have caused fear among Muslims living in the UK.
These incidents happened while churches and union jack flags appeared in many places across the country. Human rights groups warned that this campaign is encouraging racism and Islamophobia.
