Banja Luka Mayor Drasko Stanivukovic, congratulated Eid al-Fitr Muslims in Bosnia during his visit to the Mufti of Banja Luka Nusret Abdibegovic, on Thursday.

“I congratulate Eid Al-Fitr to all members of the Islamic faith, wishing you to spend it in health and happiness, together with your family,” Stanivukovic wrote on his Facebook profile.

Stanivukovic said that this is an opportunity to mark this important day with the Mufti of Banja Luka, Nusret Abdibegovic and that they talked about important topics, sending a joint message that Banja Luka is a friendly city.

“The beauty of Banja Luka is reflected in the presence of diversity and in the fact that besides the Ferhadija [mosque], which is historically important for our city, one can see beautiful Orthodox churches, but also the cathedral,” the Mayor of Banja Luka wrote.

“Everyone has their place in our city and that is how we should live, treat each other and help each other because today's holiday is sending us that message,” Stanivukovic pointed out.

He also agreed with the mufti on his first official visit to the City Administration, when they will discuss many important topics.

Eid Al-Fitr is one of the two most important Islamic holidays marking the end of the fasting month of Ramadan. Muslims rejoice on this Eid because they have fasted the month of Ramadan, renewed their knowledge, and confirmed their obedience to God Almighty. Ramadan is followed by the month of Shawwal, the first three days of which are Eid Al-Fitr.