Historic Reconstruction of the Neziraga Mosque Complex in Mostar, Bosnia and Herzegovina

The historical Neziraga Mosque in Mostar, Bosnia and Herzegovina, was reconstructed and inaugurated within the framework of IRCICA’s “Mostar 2004” program (1994-2004). The reconstruction was realizedthanks toagenerousdonation by H.H. Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Mohamedal-Qassimi, Memberof the Supreme Council of the United ArabEmirates andEmir of Sharjah. The mosque, which wasbuilt in 1550, wasdeliberatelydemolishedin 1950. Together with the school, the ablution place, the courtyardandthe cemetery, the whole mosque complex was reconstructedduring August1988-August1999. Its reopening on 10 September 1999 represented the completion of the third phase of IRCICA’s “Mostar 2004” program. This book deals with the subject under thefollowing headings: Importanceof thereconstruction of thecomplex,donor H.H.Sheikh Dr.Sultan bin Mohamedal-Qassimi, Mostar in thetime of the mosque construction, historic reconstruction process, archeological excavation, design, comparison: the site before and after the reconstruction, opening ceremony, project data, summary in Bosnian, bibliography.