“I’ll tell you why I chose Islam” by Anna Assumma

October 30, 2013   By Anna Assumma An Italian girl like many others. But she converts to Islam and decides to veil herself from head to foot. Hers is a choice that disturbs everyone: except her. She’s a girl like any other, or perhaps she was a little brighter than others. She studied humanistic scientific…

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Halloween in Schools: “A Holiday Like any other?”

October 29, 2013   “Halloween is a holiday that appeals to children and celebrated in all the schools.” However a school in Tavernerio tries to diminish the controversy triggered by the statements of Father Agostino Clerici who at first sharply criticized the Halloween party at the primary school and then, on his blog, argued with…

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Twelfth Ecumenical Day of the Christian-Islamic dialogue

October 24, 2013   On the occasion of the XII Ecumenical Day of the Christian-Islamic dialogue, celebrated throughout Italy on October 27, the national organizing committee wrote an appeal to all of Italy. The committee consists of a series of pacifist and nonviolent associations, which are representative of the Christian and Muslim world. The appeal…

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Islam: Tomorrow a New Mosque Opens in Siena

October 24, 2013   A new mosque will open in the province of Siena. Tomorrow, Friday October 25 at 11 am, the new headquarters of the Islamic cultural center of Colle di Val d’ Elsa will open its doors to all. The opening will be welcomed by the President of the Community of Muslims and…

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Muslims Come Together for the Festival of Sacrifice

October 14, 2013 Eid al-Adha, Eid al-Kabir, Kurban Bajram and dozens of other names depending on where you are in the world for this one occasion, called the Feast of Sacrifice, observed by all Muslims in the world. It celebrates the faith of the Prophet Abraham, which was so strong as to make him obey…

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