The Lebanese Muslim Association, which is the curator of the Lakemba Mosque, said the letter was delivered by post today.
“This is the third such letter received. The individual responsible remains at large,” a spokesperson said.
The last letter depicted the Lakemba Mosque on fire with people inside.
It has left the community worried and scared, the Lebanese Muslim Association said.
“Community members have contacted us expressing fear that something may happen, particularly given the current tensions in the broader environment,” the spokesperson said.
“Families are anxious. Parents are worried about bringing their children to prayers. No community should feel this way in Australia.”
“Thousands of families, elderly members and young children will attend nightly prayers. Every Australian should be able to practise their faith safely and without fear,” the spokesperson said.
The Lebanese Muslim Association has also formally written to the state government to strengthen security measures, including upgraded CCTV and funded security personnel during Ramadan.
Police are investigating and will increase patrols around the Lakemba Mosque, religious sites and community events during the holy month of Ramadan.
Police and Counter-Terrorism Minister Yasmin Catley said community safety was the highest priority for both the police and government.
The Islamophobia Register Australia recorded a 530 per cent increase in Islamophobic incidents and more than 1500 cases reported since Hamas’ attack on Israel on October 7, 2023.
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