Guests Reflect on Opening of Mosque of Mary

“I met His Holiness, Hazrat Mirza Masroor Ahmad at the European Parliament a couple of years ago.I was awestruck by his historic address that day. I have borne witness to the fact that His Holiness is waging a Jihad of Love.”
Garry O’Halloran,
Human Rights Barrister

“It is a great honour for all of us in Galway that His Holiness (Hazrat Mirza Masroor Ahmad) is visiting the city again and I congratulate you on the opening of the Maryam Mosque.”
Deputy Éamon Ó Cuív, TD,
Member of Ireland’s National Parliament

“I have always found Ahmadi Muslims to positively contribute to the local society. In particular, I have been extremely impressed by the Ahmadiyya Muslim Ladies Auxiliary organisation and the work that they do.”
Deputy Joanna Tuffy, TD,
Member of Ireland’s National Parliament

“The Catholic community welcomes this new Mosque as a place where the members of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community can worship God in freedom and in peace.”
Father Martin Whelan,
Representing the Bishop of Galway

“I would like to welcome His Holiness, Hazrat Mirza Masroor Ahmad to Galway. We are very honoured to have such a revered man in our city. We are delighted that you have chosen Galway for your first Mosque in Ireland.”
Thomas Curley,
Chief Superintendent of the Galway Garda (Police) Division

“This is indeed a very historic moment in Galway’s history as the city’s first Mosque is being inaugurated and it is a symbol of peace.”
Councillor Donal Lyons,
Mayor of Galway City Council