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American Focus > Blog > Education > Vandalism of Muslim Prayer Room at N.Y.U. Is Investigated as Hate Crime
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Vandalism of Muslim Prayer Room at N.Y.U. Is Investigated as Hate Crime

Last updated: April 13, 2025 6:06 pm
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The Muslim prayer room at New York University was recently vandalized in a shocking and disturbing incident. According to N.Y.U. officials and members of the university’s Muslim community, the vandals not only etched graffiti on the walls but also soaked Islamic prayer mats with urine. This despicable act of vandalism was discovered in a worship space inside Bobst Library, a prominent building on campus.

Among the offensive graffiti was an image of male genitalia and the letters “AEPI,” the nickname of Alpha Epsilon Pi, a Jewish fraternity that was suspended from N.Y.U. in 2015. The university has condemned the vandalism and has reported the incident to the police. They have also promised to conduct their own investigation to identify and punish the perpetrators.

The vandalism has sparked outrage and concern within the university community. Jonathan Pierce, a spokesman for Alpha Epsilon Pi, stated that the fraternity condemns the vandalism and will cooperate fully with the investigation. The incident comes at a time of heightened tensions on college campuses, with increased incidents of Islamophobia and antisemitism since the conflict in Gaza in 2023.

Faiyaz Jaffer, a Muslim chaplain at N.Y.U., described the shock and disbelief felt by students upon discovering the vandalism. He emphasized the importance of reporting such incidents and expressed hope that the perpetrators would be held accountable. The incident has left many students feeling hurt and fearful, with calls for the university to take swift action.

The police have been notified, and the Hate Crimes Task Force is conducting an investigation into the matter. Afaf Nasher, chairwoman of the New York chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations, has called for a hate crime investigation. The university’s Islamic Center has also spoken out, denouncing the vandalism as a direct assault on the Muslim community.

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As the university grapples with the aftermath of this disturbing incident, it is crucial for all members of the community to come together in support of those affected. The vandalism of a sacred space is a deeply troubling violation that must be met with swift and decisive action. It is a stark reminder of the discrimination and challenges faced by Muslims in the United States and underscores the importance of standing against hatred and bigotry in all its forms.

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