PM Hints at Need for Modesty in Mosque Construction

Ljubljana, 8 January - The planned construction of a first mosque in Slovenia dominated the agenda as Prime Minister Borut Pahor met Slovenian Mufti Nedzad Grabus in Ljubljana on Thursday. Pahor said that he supported the construction of a Muslim cultural centre, but added that its appearance should not provoke intolerance of those who oppose it.

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Slovenian Mufti Nedzad Grabus (left) meeting Prime Minister Borut Pahor.
Photo: Tamino Petelinsek/STA

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Slovenian Mufti Nedzad Grabus at a meeting with Prime Minister Borut Pahor.
Photo: Tamino Petelinsek/STA

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Slovenian Mufti Nedzad Grabus (centre left) meeting Prime Minister Borut Pahor (centre right).
Photo: Tamino Petelinsek/STA

Ljubljana
Slovenian Mufti Nedzad Grabus (centre left) meeting Prime Minister Borut Pahor (centre right).
Photo: Tamino Petelinsek/STA

Ljubljana
Slovenian Mufti Nedzad Grabus (left) meeting Prime Minister Borut Pahor.
Photo: Tamino Petelinsek/STA

Ljubljana
Slovenian Mufti Nedzad Grabus (left) meeting Prime Minister Borut Pahor.
Photo: Tamino Petelinsek/STA

Ljubljana
Slovenian Mufti Nedzad Grabus (left) meeting Prime Minister Borut Pahor.
Photo: Tamino Petelinsek/STA

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