Abdel Hamid Shaari, president of the Islamic Institute in Milan, is asking to Letizia Moratti, mayor of Milan, for the authorization to build a new, proper and dignified space of worship for Muslims just outside the city. It would be a small mosque, well connected to Milan and totally self-financed. Letizia Moratti, in turn, is…
A mosque in Milan that has been deemed controversial by some, is to be shut down, said the Italian government. The Jenner mosque has about 4,000 worshippers each week, and people often spill out onto the streets during Friday prayers. After complaints from local residents, Interior Minister Roberto Maroni said that he will close the…
A small bomb was thrown at the Via Quaranta mosque and Islamic cultural center in Milan on Saturday, February 2nd. The bomb caused damage to glass windows, and damage to the entrance area. Abdel Hamid Shaari, president of the Islamic Cultural Institute said this is the result of a racist and anti-Islamic campaign that’s been…
The debate on integration of Muslims in Italy is far behind and has begun on the wrong foot, in part because before speaking about concrete proposals it is necessary to know who at least will take part in dialogue, president of the Muslim foundation, Abdel Hamid Shaari, comments. Initiatives should be taken from the British…
