Thousands Gather in Naples to Celebrate the End of Ramadan, Embracing Integration and Mutual Respect

Thousands of faithful gathered in Naples in the morning to celebrate the end of Ramadan, and there were also those, as happened in Piazza del Plebiscito, where the Pakistani community gathered, who wore a Maradona shirt to emphasize integration and sharing with the life and passions of the Neapolitans. Before the ritual, the imam of the mosque of the Spanish Quarters commented on the proposal to close schools for this occasion. 'Even though it was not us who asked for it,' he emphasized, 'it is a decision that we welcome with joy as a sign of great sensitivity and mutual respect.' The Imam of the mosque on Corso Arnaldo Lucci, Amar Abdallah, echoed this sentiment to the hundreds of faithful gathered in Piazza Garibaldi, in front of the central station, reminding them that Naples is the city where dialogue always prevails. The prayer also took place in the Carmine area where the faithful of the mosque in Piazza Mercato gathered. The councilor for youth and employment, Chiara Marciani, intervened on behalf of the municipal administration, together with the prefect Michele Di Bari, at the ceremony. 'On this very important day of celebration for the Islamic community, I brought the greetings of the mayor and the entire municipal administration,' commented Councilor Marciani, 'Participating in this celebration is a sign of consideration towards a large community that lives in our city and needs to be integrated more and more into our activities with the attention and respect that all our fellow citizens deserve.' 'As emphasized by the Prefect, today is also an important occasion to send a message of peace, a commitment that must be carried forward not only here, today, but all over the world and always,' she concluded.