Overview
- The mosque’s glass façade on Bichler Straße was sprayed overnight on September 29 with the slogan “Der Islam gehört nicht zu Deutschland” and the letters “BPE.”
- Imam Benjamin Idriz said the “BPE” tag may reference Bürgerbewegung Pax Europa, though no link has been established.
- The community removed the paint, filed a criminal complaint, and Penzberg police have opened an investigation.
- Mayor Stefan Korpan denounced the act as unacceptable and affirmed that Islam has a firm place in Germany and in Penzberg, noting the community also faced a leaflet action by the far-right group Der Dritte Weg in January.
- The mosque will host the Day of Open Mosque on October 3 from 11:00 to 17:00, marking its 20th anniversary with Friday prayer, an address by Regional Bishop Thomas Prieto Peral, guided tours, and hospitality.