Key Takeaways
- Visit part of Two Holy Mosques’ global religious outreach
- Imam of Masjid al-Haram visiting North Macedonia December 4-6
- Will deliver Friday sermon at Mustafa Pasha Mosque in Skopje
SKOPJE — Sheikh Dr. Maher Al-Muaiqly, Imam and Khateeb of the Grand Mosque in Mecca, has begun an official visit to North Macedonia where he will lead prayers and deliver the Friday sermon in the capital city.
The Imam’s schedule includes leading Maghrib and Isha prayers at multiple mosques across four cities.
| Date | City | Prayer | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Dec 2025 | Kumanova | Maghrib | Xhamia e Re (Lagjja e Trimave) |
| Kumanova | Isha | Xhamia Tatar Sinan Pasha | |
| 5 Dec 2025 | Gostivar | Maghrib | Xhamia e Sahatit |
| Gostivar | Isha | Xhamia e Mahallës | |
| Skopje (Shkup) | Fajr (5 Dec) | Xhamia e Re – Çair | |
| Skopje (Shkup) | Friday Prayer (Jumu’ah) | Xhamia Mustafa Pasha | |
| 6 Dec 2025 | Skopje (Shkup) | Fajr (6 Dec) | Xhamia Isa Beu |
| Tetova | Maghrib | Xhamia e Larmë | |
| Tetova | Isha | Xhamia Eski |
On December 5 in Skopje, where Sheikh Al-Muaiqly will deliver the Friday sermon at the historic Mustafa Pasha Mosque.
This visit continues the international outreach program established by the Presidency of Religious Affairs at the Two Holy Mosques.
Senior Imams periodically visit Muslim communities worldwide to strengthen religious ties and represent the moderate teachings promoted by Saudi Arabia’s Islamic institutions.
North Macedonia’s Muslim population constitutes approximately one-third of the country’s total population, with centuries-old Islamic heritage in the Balkan region.
4 Dec 2025:
Sheikh Maher Al-Mueaqly visited North Macedonia’s Islamic community HQ, meeting State Mufti Sheikh Al-Hafiz Shaker Fetahu, Islamic Union President, with Saudi Ambassador Faisal Hawazi.
5 Dec 2025:
Thousands of Muslim worshipers from Kumanovo and surrounding areas welcomed Imam Maher Al-Mu’ayqily tonight. He led Maghrib at New Mosque in Brave Quarter and Isha at Tatar Sinan Mosque.
Sheikh Maher Al-Mu’ayqly also visited North Macedonia Parliament, met Speaker Afrim Gashi with Saudi Ambassador Faisal Hizazi, promoting tolerant Islam, security and peace.