Islamic center in Milan denies links to extremists, terrorists

The Islamic cultural center in Milan, north Italy has opened its door before guests and journalists for the first time for several hours on Saturday and its officials stressed that they have no links to extremists or terrorists and never carried out any activity that violates the law.

Officials at the center showed the visitors the " small " place where prayers are performed in the center and denied any claimed involvement with extremists.

The chairman of the center Abdul Hameed al-Sahhar said that the Islamic center in Milan has nothing to hide, noting:" we are waiting for this storm to just pass," in remarks to accusations that this center has alleged ties extremists Muslims.