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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Mike Bedigan

Jeffrey Epstein’s ‘mosque’ on private island revealed with sacred Islamic artifacts

  • Correspondence revealed that Jeffrey Epstein referred to a mysterious blue-and-white-striped building on his Caribbean island, Little Saint James, as a 'mosque' on multiple occasions.
  • Despite changing the structure's plans, Epstein consistently sought Middle Eastern and Islamic design elements, including specific tiles and a golden dome.
  • Epstein's long-standing obsession with Arabic and Muslim art and culture was evidenced by his interactions with powerful figures and his acquisition of elaborate artifacts.
  • He acquired highly significant Islamic items for the building, including pieces reportedly from the Kaaba and a Kiswa, the sacred covering of the Kaaba.
  • The Kiswa, a costly and religiously important artifact, was described in correspondence as having been touched by millions of Muslims, highlighting its profound spiritual value.

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