Villach combines in prayer against terror and for peace

Villach combines in prayer against terror and for peace

Villach, Österreich - in Villach, Austria, an impressive prayer of peace took place on February 21, 2025 in the Islamic mosque of the IGGÖ, which was dedicated to the victims of a terrorist attack. The attack in which a 23-year-old Syrian brutally killed in passers-by and a 14-year-old student shook the city and led to a clear conviction of violence by the Muslim community. IGGÖ President Ümit Vural emphasized: "Under no circumstances are violence and terror justify in our society." It was not only a prayer for the victims, but also a call for common responsibility in the fight against extremism, which brought together a large number of parishioners and representatives of other faiths. The IGGÖ initiated similar petitions in all mosques across Austria to show solidarity and pray for a peaceful future, such as kathpress.at reported.

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