The President of the Republic of Macedonia, Dr. Gjorge Ivanov, on the occasion of the start of Ramadan fasting, sent a congratulation message to the Head of the Islamic Religious Community in the Republic of Macedonia, Reis-ul-ulema Sulejman Efendi Rexhepi, to the members of the Riyaset and to all members of the Islamic religion in the Republic of Macedonia.


Respected Reis-ul-ulema Sulejman Efendi Rexhepi,

Let me congratulate you the beginning of Ramadan fasting to you, to the Riyaset of the Islamic religious community and all citizens - members of the Islamic faith in the Republic of Macedonia. May you spend the holiday in peace, health and prosperity, in the spirit and tradition of your faith.

The holy month of Ramadan is a period of prayer, spiritual purification, love and humanity. From dusk till dawn, your perseverance and commitment to faith and prayer are respected by all citizens and religious groups in the Republic of Macedonia. I believe that Ramadan fasting would be an inspiration for further building a peaceful, democratic and prosperous Republic of Macedonia, where cooperation and coexistence are a regular practice and lasting value.

On this occasion I would like to emphasize my conviction that in the future, the Islamic religious community, with its activity, will further contribute the Republic of Macedonia to be an example of coexistence and mutual understanding, and respect for all citizens, regardless of their ethnic and religious affiliation.

May Ramadan fasting be filled with harmony and joy! Have a great holiday of Eid-ul-Adha.


Dr. Gjorge Ivanov