Tag: mosques
Macedonia 12.05.20 | 09:50

As of today, IRC is opening mosques

As of today, the Islamic religious community is opening mosques. Despite appeals from authorities to reconsider the decision because of the coronavirus pandemic, the IRC remained adamant, saying that physical distance measures would be followed. As explained by the IRC, the prayers will be performed...

Macedonia 11.05.20 | 21:40

Osmani: There is no way to close the mosques

Deputy PM for European Affairs Bujar Osmani has encouraged believers to skip mosques, which are set to open on Tuesday, until the COVID-19 situation has stabilized. There is no way to close the mosques, there is no constitutional or legal grounds to do it. This is a question of cooperation, not agreement...

Macedonia 11.05.20 | 09:18

Islamic Community of Macedonia determined to reopen all mosques tomorrow

The Islamic Community of Macedonia (IVZ) announced that it is definitely going to open the mosques on Tuesday. With two weeks of the month of Ramadan remaining, IVZ said that will reopen the places of worship to allow the Muslims to attend the religious rites. The state is obliged to prepare a set of...

Macedonia 08.05.20 | 12:40

IRC decides to open mosques on May 12

The Islamic Religious Community (IRC) decided at an extraordinary meeting yesterday to open mosques for prayers for believers on May 12. According to their statement, the IRC, from the first days of the COVID-19 pandemic, has taken care to protect the health of citizens and has accepted the recommendations...