The President of the Republic of Macedonia, Dr. Gjorge Ivanov, attended this evening in Skopje the traditional Iftaar dinner organized by the Islamic Religious Community in the Republic of Macedonia.

President Ivanov congratulated the attendees and all the members of the Islamic religion in the Republic of Macedonia the Ramadan fasting and the holy month of Ramadan, wishing them peace, love and understanding, adding that Ramadan fasting mark the spirit of the old tradition of Islam in the Republic of Macedonia. In our society, which is multiethnic, multilingual and multi-confessional, diversity is respected, and the tradition of coexistence and respect should be nurtured further and thus be a role model for the young generations, President Ivanov said in his address to the attendees.

The Head of the Islamic Community, Reis Ul Ulema Suleiman Efendi Rexhepi, expressed his gratitude for President Ivanov's presence and commended the established practice of attending the traditional Iftaar dinner every year, adding that, with this gesture, the President shows respect for Islam and the Muslims in the Republic of Macedonia.