Kosovo's Fatih Mosque, re-constructed by Turkey, opened

Fatih Mosque, one of the 800 mosques in Kosovo, was constructed in 1461.

Friday, 05 November 2010

Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Thursday put Fatih Mosque, re-constructed by Turkish International Cooperation and Development Agency (TIKA), into service again in Kosovo.

Fatih Mosque, one of the 800 mosques in Kosovo, was constructed in 1461.

Speaking at the ceremony held to re-open the mosque, Erdogan said the Ottoman heritage only in Kosovo was almost more than the cultural heritage in Anatolia, except Istanbul. "The mosques, bridges, hostels and alms houses are the indelible marks of the interest shown by our ancestors to this region," he added.

Erdogan said, "such works are the signs of our brotherhood. We will boost together and continue to progress on our path."

Kosovo's Prime Minister Hashim Thaci, who also addressed the opening ceremony, stated that the services strengthened hope, belief and togetherness between the two countries.

He said friendship between the peoples of Turkey and Kosovo would be continuous.

Erdogan later opened Sultan Murat Hudavendigar Tomb Culture and Promotion House into service in Kosovo. "We want to see this tomb as a symbol for peace, justice, brotherhood and solidarity not only for the region but also for the whole world," Erdogan said speaking at the opening ceremony.

Source: World Bulletin.
Link: http://www.worldbulletin.net/news_detail.php?id=65973.