On February 19, 2026, Australian police announced an investigation into a threatening letter sent to Lakemba Mosque, the largest mosque in Australia, marking the third such incident in recent weeks ahead of Ramadan. The letter, which included a drawing of a pig and threats to kill the 'Muslim race', has heightened security concerns within the community. Authorities have ramped up patrols around religious sites and community events, reflecting the anxiety felt by local residents. Bilal El-Hayek, mayor of Canterbury-Bankstown, expressed that many community members are apprehensive about attending mosque services during Ramadan, stating, 'I've heard first-hand from people saying that they won't be sending their kids to practice this Ramadan because they're very concerned about things that might happen in local mosques.' Prime Minister Anthony Albanese condemned the threats, calling it 'outrageous' that individuals commemorating their faith face such intimidation, and emphasized the need to 'turn down the temperature of political discourse' in Australia.