Abbas Ali Türbe
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The Abbas ibn Ali Türbe (Albanian: Tyrbja e Abaz Aliut) is a Bektashi türbe (Albanian: tyrbe "shrine", or mekam, "holy tomb") is a Bektashi shrine traditionally considered to be the resting place of Abbas ibn Ali (647–680), a son of Ali. It is situated on the southern peak of Mount Tomorr in Berat, south-central Albania. A large annual pilgrimage is currently held every year from 20-25 August.
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Abbas Ali Türbe | |
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Religion | |
Affiliation | Islam |
Rite | Bektashi Order |
Year consecrated | 1620 |
Location | |
Location | Mount Tomorr |
Municipality | Berat |
Country | Albania |
Geographic coordinates | 40°38′11″N 20°09′45″E |
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The shrine, originally constructed in 1620, is included in the List of Religious Cultural Monuments of Albania.[1]