World Headquarters of the Bektashi
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The World Headquarters of the Bektashi or Bektashi World Center (Albanian: Kryegjyshata Botërore Bektashiane; often simply known in Albanian as the Kryegjyshata) is the international headquarters of the Bektashi Order, a Sufi order. It is located on Dhimitër Kamarda Street at the eastern edge of Tirana city, Albania.[1] It serves as the centre of the Albanian Bektashi Order.
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World Headquarters of the Bektashi | |
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Religion | |
Affiliation | Islam |
Rite | Bektashi Order |
Year consecrated | 1930 |
Location | |
Municipality | Tirana |
Country | Albania |
Geographic coordinates | 41.3313°N 19.8494°E / 41.3313; 19.8494 |
Architecture | |
Founder | Sali Njazi |
Website | |
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The headquarters also has a museum, library, and archives.[2]