WorldPingBosnia and Herzegovina will soon have a new Grand Mufti
What happened
The new leader of the Islamic Community in Bosnia and Herzegovina will be elected on October 10.
The reis-ul-ulema's role is not only important for Muslims in the country itself, but could inspire Muslims across Europe.
Key facts
- The new leader of the Islamic Community in Bosnia and Herzegovina will be elected on October 10.
- Reported by Deutsche Welle and published Fri, 09 Oct 2026 08:20:00 UTC.
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