Imam Benjamin Idriz reported threats and vandalism, with the sign being defaced with black paint over the weekend. The police have initiated an investigation into the incident. Bavaria’s Interior Minister, Joachim Herrmann of the CSU, condemned the reactions as unacceptable, emphasizing the importance of religious diversity in the state. The mosque, known for its prominence in Germany, has introduced the Friday prayer sign alongside traditional Catholic and Protestant services, marking a potential first for such official signage nationwide.