Rais-ul-ulema of the Islamic Community in Bosnia and Herzegovina Husein Kavazović officially put the first stone for the brickwork of the Aladža mosque in Foča and thereby formalized the beginning of construction of this jewel of BiH.
“After laying the foundation in May this year, the first stones in the foundation will be set today and in this way we will mark the beginning of construction of Aladža mosque. It is not necessary to talk about its importance as a historical monument and religious symbol of survival and return of Bosniaks to this area,” said Rais ef. Kavazović.
President of the Majlis of the Islamic Community of Foča Salem effendi Ćamo welcomed Rais Kavazović and the delegation of the Islamic Community of Bosnia and Herzegovina. He said that this is historically blessed day.
Attaché for Religious Affairs of the Embassy of the Republic of Turkey Hasan Atli recited takbeer and officially commenced construction Aladža mosque.
The Aladža mosque in Foča is a masterpiece of Ottoman architecture which was built in 1549 by Hasan Nezir, a close associate of Mimar Sinan.
It was completely destroyed in August 1992, and the works on its reconstruction officially began on October 16 this year.
The mosque will be built of tufa, a special stone will be embedded into the minbar of the Aladža mosque.
(Source: Fena)
