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Penzberg Muslim prayer signs vandalized for third time

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Penzberg Muslim prayer ~~sign~~ signs vandalized ~~again~~ for third time

On 31 July ~~2026~~ 2026, the newly installed Muslim ~~Friday‑prayer~~ Friday-prayer sign in Penzberg was ~~spray‑painted~~ spray-painted with black paint for a second time within a week. Police from the Weilheim criminal investigation unit seized the damaged sign as evidence and opened a formal investigation, again appealing for witnesses. Imam Benjamin Idriz reiterated that the sign, placed alongside Catholic and Protestant notices at the town’s main entrances, is a unique nationwide effort to promote mutual respect. Mayor Thomas Kopf and local clergy continued to stress its role in fostering religious tolerance. The Muslim congregation reported both threatening messages and a wave of solidarity on social media. No suspects have been identified and the investigation remains open. Between the night of 20 August and 21 August 2026, the vandalism escalated as three signs in the town were sprayed with light-colored paint. This marks the third instance of vandalism in several weeks. The Islamic Community of Penzberg condemned these criminal actions, stating that the town stands for peaceful and respectful coexistence, and expressed hope that those responsible will be held accountable. The project was originally established as a joint initiative by local religious and political leaders, including Mayor Kopf, Catholic Pastor Bernhard Holz, Protestant Pastor Julian Lademann, and Imam Idriz, to serve as a symbol of religious freedom.

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