Fire at Islamic Center of the East Bay in Antioch, CA possible arson

CAIR-SFBA reports that the fire occurred early Sunday at the Islamic Center of the East Bay in Antioch, Calif. Fire officials told CAIR that the blaze, which caused an estimated $200,000 damage, is being investigated as an act of arson. Mosque officials said there was also a break-in at the center several days ago.

The Islamic Center of the East Bay has been targeted repeatedly by vandals, including shots being fired through windows and walls of the center.

SEE: Local Muslims Fear Islamic Center Target of Hate Crimes (Oakland Tribune)
http://findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_qn4176/is_20070130/ai_n17161924/print 

Earlier this month, CAIR called on law enforcement authorities in Arizona to investigate an attack on worshipers outside a mosque in Glendale, Ariz., as a possible bias crime.

SEE: ‘Acid Bomb’ Thrown Near Worshipers at AZ Mosque (CAIR)
http://cair.com/default.asp?Page=articleView&id=2898&theType=NR

Other recent incidents have included an arson attack on a Bosnian Muslim family’s home in Florida.

SEE: CAIR-Tampa Announces $10K Reward in Arson Case
http://www.cair.com/default.asp?Page=articleView&id=2872&theType=NR

CAIR, America’s largest Islamic civil liberties group, has 33 offices and chapters nationwide and in Canada. Its mission is to enhance the understanding of Islam, encourage dialogue, protect civil liberties, empower American Muslims, and build coalitions that promote justice and mutual understanding.