On March, 14th, 2011, the Ministry of Justice of the RM registered the first Muslim religious organization – "Islamic League of the Republic of Moldova" (ILRM) - "Liga Islamica din Republica Moldova".
The members of the new formation aimed to co-ordinate process of Islamic religious development in Moldova, to consolidate views of Muslims, to represent their interests in the country and abroad. As the first Mufti of Muslims of Moldova was elected Sheikh Sergiu Sochirca – the citizen of Moldova and ethnic Moldavian.
In celebrations which took place on April, 17th, in the Republican Palace of Kishinev, participated the Mufti of the RAMU "Ummah" Said Ismagilov, the ambassador of the United States of America Asif Chaudhry, the Mufti of Constance (Romania), Bare Nerdin, diplomats from Muslim countries, representatives of the United Nations, and also a considerable quantity of Muslims of Moldova.
Speaking on the solemn action, the Mufti of the RAMU "Ummah" Said Ismagilov on behalf of Muslims of Ukraine congratulated Muslims of Moldova on this significant event. He wished patience and successes to the newly elected first Mufti of Moldova, and presented to him a copy of the Holy Quran as a sign of spiritual and religious unity of Muslims of both countries.
By "Islam for all" and the press-service of the RAMU "Ummah"
