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Replica of mosque burned in Northern Ireland

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July 10, 2026

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A Northern Irish loyalist tradition celebrating a 1690 battle took a turn when participants set fire to a replica of a mosque. Police are calling it a display of “hate-motivated crime.” The annual event is a cornerstone of the community's identity but often sparks tensions.

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Al Jazeera English

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· Jul 9, 2026

Mosque model placed on top of Northern Ireland bonfire | AJ #shorts

Right-wing, pro-UK loyalists in Northern Ireland have placed a replica mosque at the top of a bonfire, which is due to be lit ahead of annual parades this week. Subscribe to our channel: http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe Follow us on X : https://twitter.com/AJEnglish Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera Check our website: http://www.aljazeera.com/ Check out our Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/aljazeeraenglish/ Download AJE Mobile App: https://aje.news/AJEMobile

Al Jazeera

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· Jul 9, 2026

Mosque model placed on top of Northern Ireland bonfire

Pro-UK loyalists in Northern Ireland have placed a replica mosque at the top of a bonfire, which is due to be lit.

Russia Today

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· Jul 10, 2026

Replica mosque torched in Northern Ireland bonfire (VIDEOS)

Northern Irish loyalists have burned a replica mosque atop a bonfire, in what police called a “hate display” Read Full Article at RT.com

Euronews

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· Jul 9, 2026

Mosque replica and anti-immigration signs appear on Northern Ireland bonfire

A loyalist bonfire in Moygashel, Northern Ireland displays a mosque replica and anti-immigration signs ahead of Orange Order celebrations.

Irish News

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· Jul 9, 2026

Replica mosque placed on top of loyalist bonfire

Replica mosque placed on top of loyalist bonfire

The News Letter

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· Jul 9, 2026

Replica of mosque placed on top of loyalist bonfire

The bonfire in Moygashel has attracted controversy in previous years.

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