Incidents at Religious Sites: Deadly Church Collapse in Ethiopia and Arson Threat in US Mosque

Incidents at Religious Sites: Deadly Church Collapse in Ethiopia and Arson Threat in US Mosque
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Two distinct events involving religious sites hurt the religious community this week, with a tragedy striking a church in Ethiopia and a security threat targeting a mosque in the United States.

In Ethiopia, at least 22 people were killed following a scaffolding collapse at an unnamed church, according to a report by Al Arabiya English on October 1, 2025. Further details regarding the circumstances and the location were not immediately available, but the incident resulted in significant loss of life.

Meanwhile, in the United States, police in Michigan were forced to step up patrols around a local mosque after it was threatened with arson, IQNA reported. The threat prompted authorities to increase security measures to ensure the safety of the Islamic institution and its worshippers. Both incidents underscore the varied challenges, from structural safety failures to targeted security threats, currently facing religious communities across the globe.