Nedžad Grabus Elected New Grand Mufti in Bosnia and Herzegovina

The Electoral Body of the Islamic Community in Bosnia and Herzegovina elected Nedžad Grabus as the new Grand Mufti on October 10. The vote took place at the Gazi Husrev-beg Library in Sarajevo. Grabus won the election with 230 votes. Mensur Malkić received 128 votes, and Salem Dedović won 28 votes.

In his address, Grabus thanked the outgoing Grand Mufti, Husein Kavazović, for leading the community through two terms. He also thanked assembly president Edhem Bičakčić. Grabus stated that the successful election was a victory for all Muslims in Bosnia, the surrounding region, and the diaspora. He promised that the community will always work for the public good and support positive values in society.

The official inauguration ceremony will take place on November 15 at the Gazi Husrev-beg Mosque in Sarajevo.