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817:(The Bektashi Notebook; 1896) - Frashëri explained and to an extent founded the novel theological and practical principles of Bektashism and the organisational rules surrounding its functioning. Frashëri's text is devoid of religious fanaticism, mystification and dogmatism, and it insists on ethics and moral principles. Under Frashëri's intellectual influence, the development of Albanian Bektashism showed that esoteric knowledge was not exclusive to a particular genealogical lineage more so than any other Sufi order, but instead acquired via spiritual progression that was closely related to the expression of Albanian national sentiments and the implementation of patriotism as the highest of virtues. 502:, which was more favourable towards the Ottoman Turks and promoted the Arabic script, Bektashism was more sympathetic for local concerns and favoured the use of a Latin script for the Albanian language. At the beginning of the 20th century, about 15% of Albania's population was Bektashi, and Bektashi teqes served as underground Albanian-language schools and Albanian-language book distributors. However, contrary to what many Bektashi intellectuals had hoped for, the sect did not become the Albanian national religion, especially due to the fact that the Order was disproportionately concentrated in the south of Albania. Around 70% of all Bektashi teqes were found south of 43: 850: 579:, at least 145 Albanian villages in southern Albania were looted and destroyed. Accompanying this was the destruction of 48 teqes at the hands of the Greek forces. In total, 80 per cent of the teqes in Albania were either extremely damaged or destroyed entirely during 1914–1915. The Bektashi Order of Albania has not fully recovered since this loss. With the conclusion of the First World War, stability returned to the surviving Albanian Bektashi community, and many teqes were rebuilt in the early 1920s. 837:
language and to distribute Albanian literature. In southern Albania, the Bektashi strongly supported armed çeta groups and their anti-Ottoman activities; the Bektashi teqes were usually in isolated areas out of the reach of Turkish authorities, hence they could support these groups and practically act as the headquarters of Albanian nationalist movements. Teqes would also be the point of communication between çetas and the supporting civilian population. Many instances exist where an
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churches, and to denounce members of the clergy to communist authorities, resulting in the disbandment of the Bektashi community. Most teqes and tyrbes - along with churches and mosques - were razed to the ground, and their leaders were sent into internal exile or imprisoned. Of the 53 Bektashi teqes that existed prior to this, only 6 remained. The Bektashi community in Albania was eradicated, but two teqes continued to function outside of Albania - one in
1354: 1120: 345: 436:(gravel teqe) in 1780 under Asim Baba laid the foundations for the growth of the Bektashi Order within Albania, and it was followed by the construction of more teqes throughout Albania—especially during the period between 1790 and 1825, in which the Bektashi Order maintained a strong presence within Albanian-speaking territories. The expansion of Bektashism in south Albania is linked to the rule of 772:, and a Sixth National Congress of the Bektashi occurred on 19–20 July 1993. A Seventh National Congress of the Bektashi occurred on the 23–24 September 2000, and an Eight on 21 September 2005. A Ninth congress was held on 6 July 2009. Rebuilding was difficult for the Bektashi, who lacked a foreign patron to provide funding for their revival, with the exception of modest donations from the 1279:, usually living permanently at a teqe. Varfa cannot be removed from their oath as a poor dervish. Varfa must be wise, gentle, modest, submissive and a servant of mankind. Should someone curse or strike the varfa, the varfa must not react. If a varfa was married prior to becoming a poor dervish, he may stay at home with his family. Every varfa has a job or carries out a service of his own. 696:. On 19 March 1947, Abaz Hilmi Dede shot and killed both Baba Faja Martaneshi and Baba Fejzo Dervishi prior to committing suicide after a heated argument over religious matters occurred. It is believed that Martaneshi and Dervishi, who were loyal towards the Communist regime, demanded the order to collaborate more closely with the Communists and accused Hilmi of being a reactionary. 515: 832:, culminating in some of them being imprisoned or suffering more severe punishments for their efforts. Although they were part of the Muslim community and had contributed to the advancement of Albanian literature in Arabic script, the Albanian Bektashis supported and promoted the use of the Latin script for the Albanian alphabet. Efforts by the 1322:(literally meaning 'grandfather' in Albanian), is the superior of the babas - when there are several Atë's, they choose one among them to serve as the Gjysh. The Gjysh has passed through the final ceremony, and is responsible for the teqe's of a certain region. For a poor dervish to become an Atë, he must be initiated by the Gjysh. 331:
Bektashi tekkes were primarily situated outside of Albanian towns, which allowed the order to maintain a rural character. Bektashism is perceived as the purest expression of Albanian religiosity, conserving Albanian cultural traditions to the point where it is considered the only truly 'national religion'.
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and the persecution of the Bektashi Order throughout the Ottoman Empire, Bektashism emerged amongst Albanians with nationalism and anti-Ottoman sentiment - the order's historical conflict with the Ottoman authorities contributed to their nationalist, anti-Turk stance, which went hand-in-hand with the
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to send imams and dervishes to promote the use of the Arabic script by winning over the Bektashi clergy were thwarted and ignored. The Bektashi clergy created and operated several 'clubs' and patriotic societies in 20th century Albania, and their primary goal was to promote teaching in the Albanian
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revolt that was popular in central Albania and demanded that control of Albania was returned to the Ottomans, that the Albanian flag was replaced by the Ottoman one, and the use of Ottoman Turkish as the national language (or at least using Arabic script for Albanian) amongst several other demands.
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The acceptance of Bektashism amongst the Albanians was largely facilitated by the existent Bektashi syncretism between combined pre-Islamic and Shiite elements with Christian elements. These beliefs were quickly replaced by Albanian popular traditions once Bektashism had spread to Albania, and the
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language and the distribution of Albanian books and made enormous progress in this aspect. Bektashi teqes became a network of underground Albanian-language schools that would distribute books, spellers and newspapers to the local Albanian population during a time where education in the Albanian
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Nationalist sentiment amongst Albanian Bektashis began to blossom within the second half of the 19th century in particular - Bektashi clergy, stemming from both peasantry and wealthier social classes, were very active in Albanian national movements. They would spread nationalist ideas and hold
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on 16 April 1950, and in 1954, there were still between 43 and 68 teqes in the country. In 1967, the new Albanian Constitution banned religion, which resulted in a militant political campaign against religious institutions and groups; young people were encouraged to attack mosques, teqes and
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liberation heterodoxy that predominated in Albanian Bektashi philosophy. It is this same heterodoxy and ability to assimilate external influences that enabled the order to fully integrate Albanian nationalist doctrine within its system, which made it extremely popular in Albania.
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national and local meetings for like-minded patriotic groups and individuals within their teqes. The influence of the Bektashi in this regard also extended to the local Albanian Orthodox population. In particular, the Bektashi clergy were crucial to the teaching of the
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language was discouraged/minimised or outright banned by the Ottoman authorities. Teqes outside of Albania, such as the teqe in Cairo, supported these efforts by sending Albanian dervishes to distribute Albanian books throughout Albanian-inhabited territories.
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and the other provinces of the empire that were directly under the central Ottoman administration's authority. The Bektashi Order in Albania had fully recovered by the second half of the 19th century. This would also be when Bektashism in Albania adopted
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The Communist dictatorship established complete control over the Bektashi Order through purges and by frightening the babas into submission or silence; this was soon followed with the death of many of the Bektashi leaders, such as Baba Qamil Gllava of
311:. The Bektashi make up 2.5% of the country's population. In regards to ethics, the Bektashi adhere to the line "Be master of your hands, your tongue, and your loins" which essentially means do not steal, do not lie or speak idly, and do not commit 498:. Albanians were attracted to Bektashism for certain values—more particularly, its traditional tolerance and regard for other religions, and its tolerance and open-mindedness towards other practices and beliefs. Additionally, in contrast to 664:. It is claimed by the Bektashis that Salih Nijazi was murdered in 1941 by the Italian fascist regime that was occupying Albania at the time, and that the cause of this murder was Nijazi's refusal to collaborate with the occupying forces. 625:, and it turned out to be the most crucial early Bektashi congress. The order declared itself to be a religious community of its own - autonomous from mainstream Islam - and they initiated the Kryegjysh system, with their Kryegjyshata in 559:
due to the strong links between Bektashism and Albanian nationalism (including the efforts Albanian Bektashis made towards the progression of Albanian education and Albanian independence) as well as the religious differences between the
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and national autonomy, which has contributed to its popularity amongst the Albanians, and for most of Albania's Bektashi community, their affiliation with the order is based on cultural heritage rather than actual religious belief.
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Bektashi community. However, the Bektashi Order managed to legally have much of their extensive previous property returned, and through methods such as leasing out their pasture lands, the Bektashi community lives in good part.
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By 1920, the Bektashi community in Albania had gained enough recognition to have one a representative - Aqif Pasha Biçaku - on the High Regency Council which governed Albania during the absence of
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missionaries faced; Bektashi missionaries were sent to Albania from the Bektashi centre at Dimetoka, usually in groups of three. The first missionaries arrived during the 14th and 15th centuries.
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was founded in the mid 16th century, which would make it the oldest teqe in Albanian-speaking territory. Bektashism spread to Albania slowly, especially considering the language barriers
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in 1912, the political instability that followed was harmful to the Albanian Bektashis. The teqes of Albania suffered significant damage and destruction throughout the
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in southern Albania during 1914–1915, where Greek forces took advantage of the political instability of Albania and attempted to annex as much Albanian territory into
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and his teqe have furthered the Albanian national cause by spreading awareness about it, educating Albanian populations or supporting and harbouring çeta groups.
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Bektashis contributed greatly to Albanian patriotic efforts during this time and were crucial in educating the mostly illiterate Albanian population in the
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during 1660 was noted. Additionally, during Çelebi's tour of southern Albania in the summer of 1670, he also noted the presence of Bektashi teqes in
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in 1954. The teqe of Gjakova was later burnt down by Serbian forces in 1999 along with the rest of the old town of Gjakova during the
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A provisional committee for the revival of the Bektashi Order was founded in Tirana on 27 January 1991. The new community, under
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During Evliya Çelebi's travels in the southern Balkans in the second half of the 17th century, the presence of Bektashi teqes in
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Rexhepi, Piro (2020). "Bektashism as a model and metaphor for 'Balkan Islam'". In Scharbrodt, Oliver; Shanneik, Yafa (eds.).
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In Albania, the Bektashi Order has taken on a patriotic and nationalistic character, and it has played a major role in the
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seized control of the nation and established a Stalinist regime. The Fourth National Congress of the Bektashi was held in
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as a major part of its doctrine, and when the religion would see increased popularity amongst Albanians. During the
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Road from the centre of Vlora to the port. On the hill are the ruins of the Bektashi teqe of Kuz Baba. 1913-1914
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region who was the Kryegjysh (dedebaba) of the Bektashi Order, the seat of the Order was transferred from
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and is currently under the leadership of Baba Mumin Lama. They recognise the Albanian leadership in
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The Albanian Bektashi : the history and culture of a dervish order in the Balkans
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consisting of Balkan children who were raised by the Ottoman Turks as part of the
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The Albanian Bektashi: history and culture of a Dervish order in the Balkans
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period, was strongly affiliated with the Albanian Bektashis. In his text -
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The Second National Congress of the Bektashi was held on 8–9 July 1924, in
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of 1826, which culminated in the destruction of the Janissary Corps by the
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Hasluck, Frederick (6 November 1919). "The Fourth Religion of Albania".
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During the 19th and 20th centuries, Albanian Bektashism incorporated
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Clayer, Nathalie (1992). "Bektashizme et nationalisme albanais".
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Varfa can also vow never to marry, in which case they become a
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system—and is first associated with the figure, Sari Saltik (
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The Bektashi Order in Albania has a hierarchal structure:
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The Fifth National Congress of the Bektashi was held in
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on 23 September 1929, this time under Baba Zylfo of
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The Centre of the Bektashi Order in Tirana, Albania
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London: Bloomsbury Publishing. 2773: 2697: 2030:(or Teqe of Nuri Baba), Ngrançija 1748:(or Teqe of Baba Selim), Kreshova 1667:(or Teqe of Zejnel Abedin Baba), 339: 2756:Historical Dictionary of Albania 2602: 1352: 1118: 506:and only about 3% in the north. 363:in the 16th century through the 41: 3271:Nazi Germany and the Arab world 3266:Partition of the Ottoman Empire 3017: 2999: 2635:, Albanian Bektashi martyr and 1094:The Albanian Bektashi Order in 543:The rebels, led by the fanatic 457:Albania during the 19th century 3317:Religion in the European Union 3051:. Edinburgh University Press. 2920: 2893: 2746: 2722: 2457:Teqe of Haxhi Baba Mehmet Aliu 1313:(meaning 'guide' in Albanian). 1110:List of Kryegjysha (Dedebabas) 1: 3144:Norman-Arab-Byzantine culture 2906:. 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The construction of the 334: 309:Ottoman control in Albania 3340: 3289: 3238: 3172: 3111: 2887:10.1080/14690760500477919 2574:Teqe of Ali Dede Horasani 2557: 2503: 2405:(or Teqe of Turan), Turan 2064:Teqe of Baba Tahir Nasibi 1629:Teqe of Baba Ali Horasani 1593:Teqe of Baba Ali Horasani 1527:Dervishia of Beqir Efendi 1344:List of Teqes and Shrines 153:Haji Bektash Veli Complex 1875:Teqe of Haxhi Jahja Baba 1443:Teqe of Haxhi Hysen Baba 891:administrative districts 688:was made Kryegjysh, and 385:. Legend holds that the 351:at the Bektashi teqe of 3225:Islamization of Albania 3190:Anglo-Moroccan alliance 3185:Protestantism and Islam 3129:Islam in southern Italy 3024:FrashĂ«ri, Naim (1896). 2977:. London: I.B. Tauris. 2565:Teqe of Durballi Sultan 2511:Teqe of Shemseddin Baba 2156:(or Teqe of Suka), Suka 1884:Tyrbe of Mustafa Dollma 1683:Dervishia of Baba Hasan 636:, an Albanian from the 629:as their headquarters. 221:World Bektashi Congress 3383:Bosnia and Herzegovina 3246:Islam in the Far North 3195:Ottoman wars in Europe 2819:Elsie, Robert (2021). 2753:Elsie, Robert (2010). 1271:, meaning 'poor'), or 893:(similar to Christian 886: 862: 861:Teqja e Madhe, Gjakova 854: 815:Fletore e bektashinjĂ«t 519: 448:(who was ruler of the 442:Mustafa Pasha Bushatli 356: 3626:Shia Islam in Albania 3200:Ottoman–Habsburg wars 3139:Cultural transmission 3027:The Bektashi Notebook 2627:Ali Pasha of Ioannina 2583:Teqe of Abdullah Baba 2547:Teqe of Harabati Baba 2474:(or Teqe of Kanina), 1971:Dervishia of Aranitas 1950:Tyrbe of Baba SkĂ«nder 1758:Teqe of Baba Sulejman 1476:Teqe of Baba Muharrem 860: 852: 732:, and one in Taylor, 632:On the initiative of 615:Mustafa Kemal AtatĂĽrk 517: 438:Ali Pasha of Ioannina 347: 307:during the period of 239:Bektashism in Albania 3276:Islam and secularism 3119:Conquest of Hispania 3067:10.3366/j.ctv1453j6b 2678:Baba Faja Martaneshi 2208:Tyrbe of Baba Kamber 2115:Teqe of Baba Bektash 1980:Dervishia of Çorrush 1902:Tyrbe of Sari Saltik 1857:Teqe of Shemimi Baba 1821:Teqe of Beqir Efendi 1710:Teqe of Baba Mustafa 1676:(or Teqe of Melan), 1434:Teqe of Balim Sultan 1376:improve this section 1142:improve this section 787:Albanian nationalism 690:Baba Faja Martaneshi 481:Albanian nationalism 163:Durbalı Sultan Tekke 3290:Contemporary issues 3256:Islam and modernity 3210:Barbary slave trade 2592:Teqe of Hysejn Baba 2472:Teqe of Sinan Pasha 2382:Teqe of Baba Selman 2334:Teqe of Baba Husejn 2316:Teqe of Baba Kamber 2310:Teqe of Ismail Baba 2274:Teqe of Baba Behlul 2235:Teqe of Baba Xhafer 2178:Teqe of Baba Xhafer 2100:Teqe of Baba Abedin 2088:Dervishia of Kosina 2073:Teqe of Baba Husejn 2010:Teqe of Baba Ismail 1998:Teqe of Baba Husejn 1992:Dervishia of Fratar 1986:Teqe of Baba Xhelal 1923:Teqe of Hajdar Baba 1893:Tyrbe of Zemzi Baba 1809:Teqe of Baba Ismail 1764:Teqe of Baba Husejn 1665:Teqe of Baba Zejnel 1491:Teqe of Baba Kamber 1452:Tyrbe of Baba Hysen 1226:(from 2011–present) 1220:(from 1991 to 2011) 1214:(from 1947 to 1958) 1208:(from 1945 to 1947) 1202:(from 1945 to 1945) 1196:(from 1944 to 1945) 1190:(from 1942 to 1944) 1184:(from 1930 to 1941) 555:to as far south as 450:Pashalik of Scutari 86:Bektashi Dedebabate 3220:Russo-Turkish wars 2642:Nasibi Tahir Babai 2538:Teqe of HidĂ«r Baba 2493:Teqe of Kusum Baba 2388:Dervishia of Rozeç 2346:Teqe of Baba Salih 2328:Teqe of Baba Sadik 2322:Teqe of Baba Islam 2295:Dervishia of BĂ«nça 2268:Teqe of Baba Meleq 2259:Teqe of Baba Tahir 2229:Teqe of Baba Fetah 2079:Teqe of Hasan Dede 2052:Teqe of Baba Jemin 2022:Teqe of Baba Rifat 2016:Teqe of Baba Hasan 1866:Teqe of Baba Hamza 1794:Teqe of Baba Hysen 1746:Teqe of Baba Hasan 1704:Teqe of Baba Ahmet 1602:Teqe of Baba Hamit 1548:Teqe of Baba Kasem 1500:Teqe of Baba Tahir 1470:Teqe of Baba Iljaz 1098:is centred around 920:): the regions of 863: 855: 758:Baba Reshat Bardhi 730:Baba Qazim Bakalli 678:Albanian Partisans 520: 357: 324:self-determination 52:Historical figures 3631:Sufism in Albania 3608: 3607: 3307:Islamic terrorism 3281:Islamic democracy 3261:Islam in the USSR 2984:978-1-78831-569-2 2520:Teqe of Baba Adem 2487:Teqe of Smokthina 2394:Teqe of Demir Han 2340:Teqe of Baba Musa 2028:Teqe of Ngrançija 1932:Teqe of Baba Isak 1766:(or Baruç Teqe), 1728:Teqe of Baba Sako 1647:Teqe of Asim Baba 1540:Devoll Municipali 1412: 1411: 1404: 1178: 1177: 1170: 918:tekke of Asim Bab 774:American-Albanian 611:Albanian language 607:Baba Ahmet Turani 592:Baba Ahmet Turani 510:Post-independence 496:Albanian language 303:through Albanian 282: 281: 158:Arabati Baba Teḱe 58:Haji Bektash Veli 3653: 3621:Islam in Albania 3588:Northern Ireland 3098: 3091: 3084: 3075: 3074: 3070: 3032: 3031: 3021: 3015: 3014: 3007:"GJAKOVA-KOSOVE" 3003: 2997: 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Index

a series
Bektashi Order

Haji Bektash Veli
Nesimi
Balım Sultan
GĂĽl Baba
Bektashi Dedebabate
Sali Njazi
Ali Riza Dede
Kamber Ali
Xhafer Sadik
Abaz Hilmi
Ahmet Myftar
Baba Reshat
Baba Mondi
Bektashi sites
Kryegjyshata
Haji Bektash Veli Complex
Arabati Baba Teḱe
Durbalı Sultan Tekke
Hasan Baba Tekke
Tekke of Melan
Tekke of Frashër
Zall Tekke
Abbas Ali TĂĽrbe
Tomb of GĂĽl Baba
Ashura
Nevruz
World Bektashi Congress

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