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An illegal mosque in the heart of Milan
Da mesi, una moschea abusiva si trova nascosta in una traversa di via Padova a Milano. I residenti della zona hanno iniziato a sentire le preghiere provenire dall’ex capannone industriale, ora trasformato in luogo di culto senza alcuna autorizzazione. I lavori di ristrutturazione, che procedono a ritmo serrato, non hanno mai esposto avvisi pubblici, sollevando preoccupazioni tra i vicini.
La situazione ha attirato l’attenzione dei cittadini, che hanno iniziato a raccogliere firme per denunciare l’accaduto.
Residents' complaints
Residents' complaints were not long in coming. Many of them expressed fears that the presence of an unauthorized place of worship could lead to problems of safety and public order. The signature collection, which saw the active participation of many residents of the area, had a significant impact, leading the Municipality to consider the issue. Citizens asked for greater transparency and compliance with urban planning regulations, underlining the importance of having regularly authorized and controlled places of worship.
Intervention by the Municipality
In response to complaints and reports, the Municipality of Milan issued an administrative order to halt the renovation of the former warehouse. Authorities clarified that the site has not been designated as a place of worship, and therefore the work must be stopped immediately. This action marks an important step in the management of unauthorized religious activities in the city, highlighting the need to comply with current regulations. The situation has raised a broader debate on the regulation of places of worship and the integration of different religious communities in the Lombardy capital.