The President of the Republic of Macedonia, Dr. Gjorge Ivanov, on the occasion of the religious holiday Kurban Bayram sent a congratulation message to the Head of the Islamic Religious Community, Reis ul Ulema Sulejman Efendi Rexhepi.


Respected Reis ul Ulema Sulejman Efendi Rexhepi,

Let me extend my cordial congratulations on the occasion of the great Islamic holiday Kurban Bayram to you personally, to the members of the Riyaset, muftis, imams and all the citizens of Islamic religion in the Republic of Macedonia.

I most sincerely wish you spend Kurban Bayram in good health, joy, happiness and harmony. May this year's celebration be in the spirit of aiding and solidarity, sharing and caring. May we give, on this Kurban Bayram, our helping hand and be generous to the ones in need and to all who need support.

I am convinced that the Islamic Religious Community and all its believers, as an inseparable part of the Macedonian society, will continue to be active participant in building coexistence and understanding between different religions and ethnicities in the Republic of Macedonia.

Let us continue to work together on the well-being of all our citizens and create conditions for a prosperous and developed Republic of Macedonia.


Congratulations on Kurban Bayram!


Dr. Gjorge Ivanov