Two Ottoman-Era Mosques in North Macedonia to Be Restored
Turkey’s Directorate General of Foundations and the Islamic Religious Community of North Macedonia have signed the agreement, under which, the Haci Balaban Mosque in Skopje and the Alaca Mosque in Tetovo (Kalkandelen) will undergo restoration to maintain their historical and architectural integrity.
Following the signing, Director General Sinan Aksu highlighted Turkey’s dedication not only to preserving waqf properties within its borders but also to safeguarding Ottoman-era heritage abroad.
“Protecting this legacy is a duty we cannot neglect,” Aksu stated. He emphasized that the restoration works aim to ensure these historic sites are preserved authentically for future generations.
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Aksu also noted that Turkey has previously completed restoration projects on three other Ottoman-era sites in North Macedonia and announced the inclusion of the country in the annual vakıf iftar programs, part of Turkey’s ongoing charitable initiatives during Ramadan.
Sakir Fetai, head of the Islamic Religious Community of North Macedonia, noted that the community values the attention given to Ottoman heritage in the country. Fetai said he looks forward to future joint projects and wished the restoration efforts “success and blessings.”
Source: turkiyetoday.com
