Albanian PM Rama plans to grant sovereignty to Bektashi Muslims, fostering moderation among religious communities.

Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama announced plans to grant sovereignty to the Bektashi Muslims, a Sufi Islamic order based in Tirana. This initiative aims to foster moderation, tolerance, and peaceful coexistence among religious communities in Albania, which has a diverse population—approximately 50% Muslim, 40% Christian, and 10% other beliefs. The Bektashi Order, making up about 10% of the Muslim population, will govern independently, similar to the Vatican.

September 27, 2024
12 Articles