Albania to Grant Sovereignty to Bektashi Muslims in Tirana

Prime Minister Edi Rama announces the transformation of the Bektashi Order into a sovereign state to foster moderation and peaceful coexistence.

The Bektashi Order, an Islamic Sufi group based in Tirana, will become a sovereign state similar to the Vatican.
Prime Minister Edi Rama highlighted Albania's history of religious tolerance and humanitarian efforts in his UN speech.
The new state aims to promote global religious tolerance and will govern its religious and administrative matters independently.
Citizenship within the new state will be limited to top religious members and administrative leaders of the Bektashi Order.
The Bektashi Order has a historical significance dating back to the Ottoman Empire and has been headquartered in Albania since the early 20th century.