Rušenje triju gračaničkih džamija 1952. i 1953. godine (Pašazade, Potok i Olovija)
Summary The demolition of three mosques in Gračanica during 1952 and 1953 (Pašazade, Potok i Olovija)

Summary/Abstract: Based on the archive material preserved in the Majlis of the Islamic Community in Gračanica, the article discusses the three Gračanica mosques (Pašazade, Potok and Olovija) which were demolished in 1952 and 1953 by order of the local authorities. The Pašazade Mosque was demolished in 1953, due to alleged dilapidation. The Potok Mosque was declared a ruin by the authorities after a request was submitted by the Vakuf Commission and Congregation asking for permission to work on its reconstruction. The Waqf administration tried to protect the Mosque as a cultural and historical monument, but it was demolished in October 1953 by order of the authorities. At the same time a decision was issued to demolish the Olovija mosque. The Harems and cemeteries next to the Pašazade and Olovija mosques were destroyed, and residential building were built on the site of these mosques. The demolition of these three mosques illustrates a very evident prejudice and the ruthlessness of local authorities, which leads to the conclusion that the demolition of these mosques can be seen in a wider context of communist repression of the Islamic community and religious communities in general, which was in full swing during these years.

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