Albania Is Planning a New Muslim State Inside Its Capital
WEBSep 21, 2024 · The Albanian prime minister, Edi Rama, says he will announce plans for the entity, to be called the Sovereign State of the Bektashi Order, in the near future. The map locates the Albanian capital ...
Inside Albania's planned Muslim microstate | The Week
WEB2 hours ago · Home; Religion; the explainer Inside Albania's planned Muslim microstate. Proposal for 'Sovereign State of the Bektashi Order', a Vatican-style enclave, has sparked confusion, praise and heated debate
Albania to set up Sufi Muslim Bektashi microstate
WEB6 days ago · Elona Elezi in Tirana. 09/24/2024. Albanian PM Edi Rama says he wants to establish a sovereign microstate for an Islamic Sufi order, the Shia Bektashi Muslims in Tirana. While welcomed by the ...
Premier says Albania will grant sovereignty to Bektashi Muslims in ...
WEBSep 22, 2024 · TIRANA, Albania (AP) — Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama said Sunday his country would transform the Tirana-based Bektashi Muslims, an Islamic Sufi order, into a sovereign state to promote moderation, tolerance and peaceful coexistence.
Premier says Albania will grant sovereignty to Bektashi ... - ABC News
WEBSep 22, 2024 · TIRANA, Albania -- TIRANA, Albania (AP) — Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama said Sunday his country would transform the Tirana-based Bektashi Muslims, an Islamic Sufi order, into a sovereign ...
Albania announces plan to create a Bektashi-run Vatican City-like ...
WEBSep 21, 2024 · The Bektashi represent about 10% of Albania's Muslim community, according to the latest census. The Balkan country of some 2.8 million is known for its religious tolerance in an otherwise divided ...
Albania plans Sufi Muslim microstate within its borders
WEBSep 23, 2024 · The tiny Vatican-like enclave within Albania's capital Tirana will serve as the political home for Bektashi Muslims -- the fourth largest religious community in Albania after Sunni Muslims, Orthodox Christians and Catholics.
Premier says Albania will grant sovereignty to Bektashi Muslims in ...
WEBSep 22, 2024 · The Bektashi Order, making up about 10% of Albania’s Muslims, welcomed the move as a step toward global religious tolerance. The order planned to operate independently, similar to the Vatican.
Albania plans Sufi Muslim microstate within its borders
WEBSep 23, 2024 · The Bektashi make up an estimated 10 percent of the country's Muslim population, according to Albania's 2023 census. The Bektashi Order in Tirana praised the decision.
Premier says Albania will grant sovereignty to Bektashi Muslims in ...
WEBSep 22, 2024 · TIRANA, Albania (AP) — Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama said Sunday his country would transform the Tirana-based Bektashi Muslims, an Islamic Sufi order, into a sovereign state to promote moderation, tolerance and peaceful coexistence.