The hate crime unit of the Edmonton Police Service is investigating after Canada's oldest mosque was spray-painted with racist graffiti. The graffiti at the Al Rashid Mosque was reported Monday and the hate crimes and violent extremism unit is investigating, a police spokesperson said in an email to CBC News Tuesday. Pathan said he worries the Al Rashid Mosque, Canada's first mosque, is becoming a target for increased animosity. 'Sense of sadness'Syed Moiz has been part of the mosque community for more than three years. Pathan said the mosque community has only grown stronger in the face of discrimination.

Source: CBC News July 14, 2020 21:33 UTC