Myanmar Earthquake Muslim Death: A 7.7 magnitude earthquake in Myanmar caused terrible havoc during Friday prayers in the holy month of Ramadan. According to Spring Revolution Myanmar Muslim Network, more than 700 Namaz were killed inside the mosques in this disaster. The dangerous earthquake in Mandalay, Myanmar put thousands of people to death. According to official data, a total of 1700 people have died. During this time 60 mosques were completely destroyed. The main reason for this is being considered as the old structure.
Spring Revolution Myanmar Muslim Network member Tun Kyi said that the earthquake occurred during Friday prayers when the mosques were filled with Namazis. This collapsed many mosques, and hundreds of people were buried in the rubble. The video shared by Iravadi online news portal showed that many mosques fell, and people were seen running to save their lives. Many of these mosques were historical buildings, which could not tolerate earthquake shocks.
Buildings collapsed, roads destroyed, a Mosque Caught on Fire and Burned Down, People are forced to live on the streets.
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Are those killed in mosques include official figures?
According to the government report, the death toll has reached more than 1,700, but it is not yet clear whether the 700+ people killed in mosques are included in this figure or not. After this disastrous disaster, rescue teams and relief organizations are engaged in rapid relief operations. However, there are many obstacles in relief operations due to the ongoing political instability in Myanmar.
One of the most horrific natural disasters of 2025
Myanmar Earthquake is one of the most frightening natural disasters of 2025. The death of more than 700 Namazis has made this tragedy even more painful. The victims are in dire need of relief, rescue and humanitarian aid.