{"id":263323,"date":"2025-05-29T09:16:12","date_gmt":"2025-05-29T07:16:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/districtmailhelderberg\/?p=263323"},"modified":"2025-05-29T09:16:15","modified_gmt":"2025-05-29T07:16:15","slug":"oldest-local-mosque-in-strand-defaced","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/districtmailhelderberg\/oldest-local-mosque-in-strand-defaced\/","title":{"rendered":"Oldest  local mosque in Strand defaced"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>The Javia Masjid, the oldest mosque in Strand and a beacon of faith since 1870, was defaced with graffiti last Tuesday (20 May) \u2013 just a day after being officially granted Provincial Heritage status.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The mosque is among a few buildings in the Strand CBD that were targeted with vulgar words sprayed onto walls with black paint, and has drawn widespread condemnation from the Strand Moslem Council (SMC) and local security companies. \n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Located at 43 Market Street, behind Shoprite, the Javia Masjid obtained recognition as a Provincial Heritage site on Monday 19 May, underscoring its historical and cultural significance \u2013 making the act of desecration even more worrisome for residents.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The SMC issued a statement expressing profound sadness and condemning the vandalism. &#8220;It is painful to witness such a senseless act of disrespect \u2013 not only toward our Masjid, but to all places of worship, be they mosques, churches, synagogues or temples,&#8221; stated said SMC chairperson Mujahid Aziz.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Highlighting a history of peaceful coexistence, Aziz emphasised the Muslim community&#8217;s long-standing presence in Strand. &#8220;As a Muslim community that celebrated our 200th anniversary in Strand in 2022, we have always lived in harmony and mutual respect with people of all religions,&#8221; he added.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In the wake of the incident, the SMC has appealed for calm, patience and unity within the community. &#8220;Let us allow the police and law enforcement to carry out their work in bringing those responsible to justice,&#8221; it urged. \n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The council reiterated its commitment to &#8220;peace, understanding, and the preservation of our shared heritage as proud and responsible South Africans&#8221;.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Herman Ras, manager of Securite Security, confirmed patrollers are actively searching for the perpetrators. \n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8220;This is a very disrespectful incident,&#8221; Ras said, noting a disturbing pattern. &#8220;We had a similar problem in another area a few months ago, and now it&#8217;s returned. 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