![Pinterest](https://pinterest.com/pin/create/button/?url=https://uknews.evprotec.com/dunmurry-anti-racism-rally-after-nazi-flags-flown-near-mosque/&media=https://uknews.evprotec.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/130911073_pacemakerantiracismrallyatdunmurryparkinbelfast08.jpg&description=Image source, Pacemaker Image caption, The rally took place in Dunmurry Park on Saturday Anti-racism campaigners have gathered to challenge those who erected Nazi flags near a mosque in Dunmurry on Tuesday. The Community Rally Against Fascism began at 14:00 BST on Saturday in Dunmurry Park. Police say they are treating the incident as a racially-motivated hate crime. Image caption, The rally was in direct response to the flying of Nazi flags outside a mosque on Tuesday Those representing the Muslim community told BBC News NI that they were not going to be deterred to live peacefully and the demonstration was a reminder that they are part of the community. Ali Khan, from Belfast Multi-Cultural Association, said the community felt "so heartened" to have an "absolutely amazing" turnout at the rally. "We've never seen the like of this before... we just can't understand why this happened," he said. Image caption, Ali Khan said he was "heartened" to see the community support in Dunmurry Mr Khan said members of the Muslim community in Northern Ireland are "open for dialogue". "Anybody who wants to come and see us and speak to us, we're here," he added. "A lot of us have been here for quite a long time." Organisers said those who erected the Nazi flag do not speak for those who live in the area and that "attempts to intimidate our Muslim brothers and sisters will not go unchallenged". Fiona Doran, from United Against Racism Belfast, said it is "very important to immediately respond" to hate incidents. Image caption, Fiona Doran said the Dunmurry community is "horrified" by this incident "We want the local Muslim community and the mosque to know that we're here to support them," she said. Ms Doran said the wider Dunmurry community is "shocked, disturbed and horrified" by this incident that was "done in their name, without their consent". She said she wants the perpetrators to know "there is a response" and their behaviour will not be tolerated. Image caption, The rally was o){kind=link}
Anti-racism campaigners have gathered to challenge those who erected Nazi flags near a mosque in Dunmurry on Tuesday.
The Community Rally Against Fascism began at 14:00 BST on Saturday in Dunmurry Park.
Three flags bearing the swastika and the symbol of the SS were erected on lampposts near the Iqraa Mosque.
Police say they are treating the incident as a racially-motivated hate crime.
Those representing the Muslim community told BBC News NI that they were not going to be deterred to live peacefully and the demonstration was a reminder that they are part of the community.