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PRAGUE, CZECH REPUBLIC

This year we want to celebrate Aid from Czech Republic.

The President of European Muslim League Dr. Alfredo Maiolese, the Secretary-General Dr. Yvonne Ridley, Vice President Vicar Dr. Nader Akkad, Vice President Dr. Arben Ramkaj and all the EML members wish happy Aid  to all Muslims around the world. 

ELBASAN, ALBANIA

Our Vice President of European Muslim League Dr. Arben Ramkaj had spoken to this important conference organized by Mufti of Elbasan organized in the field of Islamic science, with the theme "Quran and its Interpretation in Modern Societies". This conference was attended by Mufti, scholars, elders and well-known personalities of Albania.

The opening speech was delivered by the President of the Albanian Muslim Community, H. Bujar Spahiu, who spoke about the role of interpreting the Koran in modern society. He expressed his view that the Qur'an should be given an interpretation suitable to the current times and circumstances so that its messages are understandable and usable for today's humanity.

H. Agim Duka - Mufti of Elbasan, Dr. Arben Ramkaj - Member of EML and  General Council at KMSH too.

This session was moderated by Msc. Eralda Çota – Theologian.

Important issues such as:

How should the Qur'an be understood today in Albanian society, taking into consideration the changing nature of the modern world in meeting the development needs of these societies?

What are the shortcomings that must be overcome by Muslims as mediators of the Koran, so that the Word of God is important in the Albanian public discourse?

What are the unique attributes of the Qur'an as the Word of Allah, such that serving them or neglecting them, determines success or failure?

What is the conceptual worldview basis of the Quran? What are the Quranic Concepts that the Albanian man and the Albanian society need?

What are the methodological shortcomings that have prevented the interaction between the life of Muhammad a.s. and the Word of Allah, serve as the main model for Muslims to interact with our time?

BERLIN, GERMANY

Presidency of European Muslim League, the President Amb. Alfredo Maiolese, the Vicar Vice President Dr. Nader Akkad, the Vice President Dr. Arben Ramkaj, the Secretary General Dr.Yvonne Ridley, together with all the members of EML, are glad to announce the nomination of new Ambassador of Peace in Germany.

Congratulations to Dr. Senso Osmanovic for this important role. Here with H.E. Pietro Parolin, Secretary of State of Vatican.

GENOA, ITALY

The Islamic Community of Genoa organized a public Iftar in the center of the city, also inviting non-Muslims to continue the dialogue and mutual understanding. Here Ambassador Alfredo Maiolese President of the EML and coordinator of the Islamic Community with the Mayor of Genoa Dr. Marco Bucci and the Assessor for social policies Dr. Lorenza Rossi, who explains the importance of fasting.

MOSQUE, AL AQSA

Members and peace ambassadors from the European Muslim League have been shocked and dismayed by the images of soldiers violating all forms of humanity during an attack on Masjid Al-Aqsa, the third holiest site in Islam.

That these violations happened during our blessed Holy month of Ramadan on Palestinians inside the Qibla-e-Awaal, is all the more concerning.

While showing our support to the Palestinian people, especially those worshippers injured in the Al-Aqsa Mosque compound on Wednesday evening, Muslims around the world were upset that, during the holy month of Ramadan, the Israeli police showed no respect or restrain during the mosque raid in Jerusalem that left at least 12 Palestinians injured. 

In addition, at least 400 Palestinians were arrested on Wednesday and remain in Israeli custody, according to Palestinian officials. They are being held at a police station in Atarot in occupied East Jerusalem. 

We call on European governments and the wider international community to take urgent action to protect Palestinians & their legitimate human rights. EML also urges the United Nations to take strong actions.

We welcome those countries that have already intervened but more needs to be done. 

Here in Europe we welcomed the international pressure placed upon countries which act against human rights.

Therefore EML respectfully asks for similar measured responses in condemning this week's Israeli aggression and occupation. 

At EML we will always stand with the oppressed and give a voice to the voiceless which is why, today, we stand in solidarity with the Palestinians and urge the rest o the world to allow them to continue their worship  in the holy month of Ramadan. 

In the meantime, we urge all Muslims in Europe to show restraint and pray for peace in Palestine.

ROME, ITALY

Halfway through the holy month of Ramadan, we like to recall some passages from the Holy Quran.

In the creation of the heavens and the earth, in the alternation of night and day, in the ship that sails the seas loaded with what is useful to men, in the water that Allah sends down from heaven, reviving the dead earth and spreading animals of all kinds, in the changing of the winds and in the clouds forced to stay between the heavens and the earth, there are signs in all of this for people endowed with intellect. Sura 2.164

TIRANA, ALBANIA

Our Vice President Dr. Arben Ramkaj  partecipated on invitation of the Interreligious Coollaboration Center to an iftar as a sign of respect for the Magnificent month of Ramadan and the Muslim faithful. The director of the CVE center, Mr. Denion Meidani and esteemed colleagues of the Center for the Prevention of Violent Extremism. Ambassador Valter Ibrahimi, the Commissioner for Protection from Discrimination, Mr. Robert Gajda, Director of the State Agency for the Rights and Protection of Children, Mrs. Alma Tandilli, deputy The President of the Muslim Community of Albania, Mr. Taulant Bica, the Director of the Institute for Democracy and Mediation, Mr. Sotiraq Hroni, Director of the Institute for International Relations, Mrs. Alba Cela, Mrs. Alma Katragjini, Mr. Redion Qiriazi, Mr. Seit Fishta and many representatives, friends and well-wishers of the Center for Interreligious Cooperation. In his speech, the executive director Mr. Sokol Lulgjuraj declared that this iftar of

religious communities, state institutions and civil society proves once again the special values ​​that the Albanian people carry in the promotion of tolerance, harmony and the natural coexistence that characterizes us.

REYKJAVIK, ICELAND

Presidency of European Muslim League, the President Amb. Alfredo Maiolese, the Vicar Vice President Dr. Nader Akkad, the Vice President Dr. Arben Ramkaj, the Secretary General Dr.Yvonne Ridley, together with all the members of EML, are glad to announce the nomination of new Ambassador of Peace in Iceland.

Congratulations to Dr. Imam Karim Askari for this important role in his Country. 

LA VALLETTA, MALTA

Presidency of European Muslim League, the President Amb. Alfredo Maiolese, the Vicar Vice President Dr. Nader Akkad, the Vice President Dr. Arben Ramkaj, the Secretary General Dr.Yvonne Ridley, together with all the members of EML, are glad to announce the nomination of new Ambassador of Peace in Malta.

Congratulations to Dr. Bader Zina for this important role.