-Every July 25, Bektashian believers celebrate the re-establishment of a holy place on Mount Gramoz. At the height of this mountain, the shrine was rebuilt in memory of the great Bektashi saint, Father Ali. This day is characterized by a pilgrimage to that holy place of the Bektashi sect.

-On July 25, 1896, the Franciscan clergyman Shtjefën Gjeçovi was ordained a priest in a village near Klina. He is the compiler of the Canon of the Mountains (The old Albanian Code of Right), which researchers consider it a monument of the language and culture of the Albanian Nation. For this work, the University of Leipzig awarded Gjeçovi with the title Doctor of Sciences Honoris Causa. Bright figure and ardent patriot Father Gjeçovi was killed in July 1929.

-In Vlora, the first primary school was opened on July 25, 1908. The opening of this school was a spark for revitalizing patriotic feelings throughout the province.

-On July 25, 1921, the Organization of Educators of Albania was formed in Gjirokastër, with the name “Teacher’s Association”

-On July 25, 1946, the Congress of Lipovica was held. The congress took into consideration creation of an Albanian National Democratic Organization in Yugoslavia. The participants were trying to bring the issue of Kosova back to the stage of world diplomacy.

-July 25, 1946 is the day when the franc exchange began. At that time, 5 old francs were worth 1 new franc. The exchange was done in the branches of the State Bank or in the offices designated by it.

-After the early parliamentary elections of June 29, 1997, on July 25, 1997, the left opposition took power in Albania.

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