Balgarianovinite.com In an address to Sunday’s National Muslim Conference in Sofia, President Iliana Iotova said the forum is an expression of respect for the tradition of dialogue and for the democratic principles on which the work of religious communities in Bulgaria is based.
Iotova also said the forum is also an opportunity to discuss calmly and responsibly the important issues facing the Muslim denomination, and continue its development in a spirit of understanding and unity. “Over the years, the Muslim denomination has been an integral part of the spiritual life of the country, contributing to the preservation of faith, the strengthening of mutual respect among people, and the building of a society based on tolerance and empathy,” the President added. “These enduring values are becoming increasingly important in the modern world.”
“I believe you will continue to uphold them in the future with a sense of duty towards the people you represent,” Iotova said. She expressed confidence that the discussions would be guided by a drive for unity, stability and the spiritual strengthening of the community.
The conference is to elect a new Grand Mufti and a new leadership of the Muslim denomination in Bulgaria. More than 1,000 delegates, elected by local Muslim communities from across the country, are taking part in the forum.
There are two candidates for Grand Mufti: the present Supreme Muslim Council Chairman Vedat Ahmed and Deputy Grand Mufti Ahmed Hasanov.
There are also two candidates for Chairperson of the Supreme Muslim Council: the present Grand Mufti Mustafa Hadzhi and Murad Boshnak, the Regional Mufti of Pleven (Northern Bulgaria).
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