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An Italian Muslim leader on Monday expressed solidarity with the country as it holds a day of mourning to commemorate the six soldiers killed in a suicide attack in Afghanistan last week. Abdellah Redouane, secretary general of the Islamic Cultural Centre of Italy and director of Rome's Grand Mosque released details of a letter sent to president Giorgio Napolitano.
"The Muslims of Italy feel close to their Italian brothers at this tragic time," said Abdellah Redouane.
The funeral of the soldiers were due to take place at Rome's Saint Paul Outside the Walls Church, where Redouane was to attend, representing Rome's Grand Mosque (photo).