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FOČA, April 29 (FENA) – In accordance with decision of Riyasat of the Islamic Community in BiH, newly built Aladza Mosque will be solemnly opened on May 4th in Foča, which is also a central event to mark the Mosque Day in BiH, May 7th, it was emphasized at today's press conference held at this religious facility.
President of the Organizing Committee Ismail ef. Smailović said that the committee has been working hard carrying out all the necessary activities to prepare for the opening of this religious facility.
"Activities were completed with the help of the state bodies, entity and cantonal governments, municipalities, numerous business entities, non-governmental organizations and individuals," said ef. Smailović.
Apart from Raisu-l-ulama, the ceremony will be attended by state officials, donors and other guests.
Mufti of Goražde Remzija ef. Pitić emphasized that the ceremony of reopening of Aladža Mosque is one of the most important events for the Islamic community.
"Rebuilding this house of God was a demanding project in many ways. We managed thanks to God, our will, effort and support from our friends. We are grateful to all those who contributed to this enormous project in any way and this is our best Ramadan gift to all of the believers," said Mufti of Goražde, inviting all believers to come to Foča and share the joy of solemn opening of the mosque.
The Aladža Mosque, which represents a part of indelible cultural heritage of BiH, is a monument that is on the UNESCO World Heritage List. It has risen again in the town of Foča thanks to the General Directorate of the Waqf of the Republic of Turkey and the Waqf Directorate of the Islamic Community in BiH, as well as the workers of the companies that took part in its reconstruction.
Thirteen mosques including the Aladža Mosque were destroyed during the war in the period 1992-1995, and the campaign of ethnic cleansing by the Serb forces. The 22,500 Bosniaks who made up the majority of inhabitants were forced to flee the town.
The Aladža Mosque was mined and completely demolished in 1992, under the orders of the local Serb authorities, and the works on its reconstruction began in 2014.
It was first built by Hasan Nezir, a close associate of Mimar Sinan in 1549, and it was known as one of the most beautiful and valuable buildings of oriental culture in the Balkans.
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