More than 2,000 people gathered in San Diego to pay tribute to the three men killed in an attack at a mosque, in a ceremony marked by emotion and calls to fight against anti-Muslim hatred.
Participants took part in a collective prayer at the Islamic Center of San Diego, where the victims were praised for their courage after being killed while trying to defend the place of worship during the attack.
Images from the ceremony show people embracing upon arrival, in an atmosphere of solemnity and solidarity. Organizers emphasized the scale of the turnout, reflecting the profound impact of this tragedy on the local community.
The FBI is currently investigating this attack, which is being treated as a possible hate crime amid a rise in Islamophobic acts and rhetoric in the United States, according to reports.
During the ceremony, several mourners called for an end to hatred targeting Muslims, stressing the need to strengthen social cohesion and combat communal divisions.
This event comes as federal authorities closely monitor the evolution of violence motivated by religion or origin, a phenomenon that is causing increasing concern within several American communities.
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