Ljubljana: Slovenia Prime Minister Alenka Bratusek has laid down the foundations of the first mosque of the country. The plea to build the mosque had been given 44 years back. According to the media reports, Alenka laid down the foundations in the presence of a Qatar official who had visited him. Qatar is providing financial assistance in building of the mosque. Bratusek said that other religions lack the tolerance level which is in it a victory. ‘Europe would be incomplete without Islamic architecture’, said Alenka.
Reports have stated that the construction work would begin in the month of November this following year and would be completed by 2016 in the autumn season. It has been calculated that the construction would require a total amount of 16 million American dollars. 70 % of which would be paid by Qatar state. [alert style=”white”] According to stats, Islam is second largest religion with 2.4% of population. [/alert]
Officials with Slovenian PM at time of Putting First Stone of Masjid
It is pertinent here to mention that the plan of mosque building had been taken in the year 1969. The last years have witnessed the land disputes but this year, the issues got resolved.
Alenka is a newly elected Prime Minster who took over the charge this year in the month of March. She is the first lady to hold this position. The first ever construction of the mosque in Slovenia is a marked evidence of her diligent efforts and dedication as a servant to Slovenia party.
