Italian Muslims are rushing to the aid of fellow compatriots devastated by a powerful quake that hit the central region of Abruzzo, living tens dead and thousands homeless. “We heard that hospitals needed blood and thus I am coordinating with the Muslims in the area so they can donate,” Mustafa Badstami, spokesman of the local Muslim community, was reported as saying. He said Muslims have also joined relief efforts to help victims and search for survivors. “I ask all Muslims of the area to help the victims in any way necessary.” The tremor caught people in their sleep and flattened a huge number of buildings, including several churches. More than 207 people were killed, over 1,500 injured and nearly 34 are still missing. Reportedly 30,000 to 40,000 people have lost their homes. The quake was Italy’s worst since November 1980.
RELIEF WORK BY ITALIAN MUSLIMS
Italian Muslims are rushing to the aid of fellow compatriots devastated by a powerful quake that hit the central region of Abruzzo, living tens dead and thousands homeless.
