Imam Ali Mosque has not been returned to its congregation by the state
Tbilisi. According to information released by the Social Justice Center, on November 18, the Ministry of Economy and Sustainable Development refused to transfer a mosque, located in Marneuli, to a religious organization - an unregistered union “Imam Ali Mosque” for its use.
“The Ministry once again based this decision on the unfair and discriminatory argumentation that within the Muslim community, the only religious organization, recognized by the state, is LEPL “The Highest Administration of all Muslims in Georgia” (hereinafter referred to as the Administration), which has the legitimacy to acquire rights to historic religious buildings and enter into legal relations with the state. Given the fact that the Administration has neither legal and nor actual connection to the Imam Ali Mosque, this decision is another example of arbitrary and discriminatory interference of the state into the area of freedom of religion”.
Source: socialjustice.org.ge
