Hawzah News Agency- Assistance worth EUR 1 million has been distributed by the Government of Indonesia through the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to the Croatian Islamic Community (Memenghilih Islamske Zajednice u Hrvatskoj).
"This is not just financial assistance, but a symbol of Indonesia's commitment to establishing global friendships based on moderate and inclusive Islamic values," said Prima Hadi Putra in a written statement received by VOI, Monday, July 9.
Despite being a minority, the Muslim community in Croatia lives harmoniously and gets constitutional protection. The Zagreb Mosque, one of the largest mosques in Europe, has become a symbol of Muslim integration in Croatian social life. With a Muslim population of about 1.3%, Croatia has become a fertile field to sow the values of Indonesian-style tolerant and peaceful Islam.
The Islamic Center not only functions as a mosque, but also as a cultural center and interfaith dialogue that promotes Islam rahmatan lil alamin.
The construction of the Osijek Islamic Center continues the footsteps of Indonesia's diplomacy, which previously built the Istiqlal Mosque in Sarajevo, Bosnia, in 1995. The name 'Istiqlal' was again promoted as a symbol of brotherhood and religious freedom.
This project expanding Indonesia's positive influence as a Muslim-majority country that upholds human values.
With the establishment of this Islamic Center, Indonesia shows that Islam and modernity can run side by side. This is also a concrete effort to fight the narrative of extremism and build cross-cultural and interfaith understanding.
Source: VOI
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