To mark the 80th anniversary of Albania’s Liberation, the World Bektashi Headquarters, in collaboration with the Academy of Sciences of Albania, hosted the conference titled “Albanian Bektashism in World War II.”

Haxhi Dede Edmond Brahimaj, World Bektashi Leader, opened the conference by thanking the Academy’s Chairman, Academician Skënder Gjinushi, and the researchers involved. He spoke about the Bektashi clergy’s contributions throughout history, focusing on their role during World War II, particularly highlighting Dede Ahmet Myftari, a prominent patriotic cleric and saint.

Academician Skënder Gjinushi praised the participation of Bektashis in World War II, emphasizing their role in the Albanian resistance against fascism.

Academician Hamit Kaba presented on “Baba Faja and the Albanian Bektashis in British and American Sources,” discussing the loyalty of Albanian clerics to the country’s politics and independence.

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Marenglen Kasmi reflected on the National Liberation War, which secured Albania’s freedom and positioned it alongside the victors of World War II, stressing the need to honor its martyrs.

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