Tempe denounces vandalism of Ramadan display on 'A' Mountain
Ramadan display on 'A' Mountain vandalized
Tempe city officials say there is "no place in the community for this kind of hate," after a religious symbol placed on 'A' Mountain was vandalized, resulting in $20,000 in damages.
TEMPE, Ariz. - Tempe police are investigating the destruction of a religious symbol placed on "A" Mountain for the Muslim holy month of Ramadan.
What we know:
Officers say a Muslim student group put a 15-foot tall crescent moon on the mountain. City officials say the students designed and built it to shine light on the community.
Per investigators, the display was knocked over and vandalized on March 17, causing $20,000 in damage. There is no description of any suspects.
What they're saying:
In a statement posted on Instagram, Tempe city officials say "there is no place in our community for this kind of hate."
"People of all faiths are welcome in Tempe and they have the right to feel safe and be safe," read a portion of their statement.
What you can do:
Anyone with information can contact Tempe police.
The Source: Information for this article was gathered from Tempe Police and the City of Tempe.