Albania, Bektashi Muslims and Tirana
Premier says Albania will grant sovereignty to Bektashi Muslims in Tirana, similar to the Vatican
Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama has announced plans to transform the Tirana-based Bektashi Muslims into a sovereign state
Albania plans Sufi Muslim microstate within its borders
Albania plans to establish a sovereign Muslim microstate within its borders run by a Sufi sect known for promoting "religious harmony and dialogue", Prime Minister Edi Rama announced. "The sovereignty of the Bektashi Order is an important step in strengthening the values of inclusion,
PM Rama says Albania to grant sovereignty to Bektashi Muslims in Tirana
The Bektashi Order, making up about 10% of Albania's Muslims, reportedly will receive sovereignty similar to that of the Vatican, governing religious and administrative issues independently of Albania
Albania plans to offer sovereignty to Bektashi Muslims in Tirana
Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama announced on Sunday that his country plans to transform the Tirana-based Bektashi Muslims, an Islamic Sufi order, into a sovereign state to promote values of moderation,
Albania's Edi Rama Proposes Sovereignty for Bektashi Muslims in Tirana to Foster Tolerance
Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama announces plans to grant sovereignty to Bektashi Muslims in Tirana, promoting tolerance and coexistence.
Albania to Transform Bektashi Muslims into Sovereign State for Religious Tolerance
Albania's Prime Minister, Edi Rama, announced plans to transform the Bektashi Muslims into a sovereign state based in Tirana, aiming to promote moderation, tolerance, and coexistence. The new entity will be similar to the Vatican in terms of sovereignty and governance,
Albania announces plan to create a Sufi Muslim-run Vatican City-like microstate
If all goes to plan, the so-called "Sovereign State of the Bektashi Order" will become the world's smallest state, just a quarter of the size of Vatican City. View on euronews
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Lawmaker posts video of Utah Muslims observing tradition. His followers piled on with Islamophobia.
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Far-right riots: British Muslims say there has been no public reckoning
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The Muslim American vote matters and it can no longer be taken for granted
Although Muslims constitute roughly 1 percent of the American population, they are an important voting bloc because they are concentrated in swing states, which are often narrowly won in elections.
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Hate crimes against NYC Jews and Muslims soar as bigoted incidents skyrocket
Jews and Muslims have this in common: Hate crimes against both groups are skyrocketing in New York City this year. Antisemitic incidents through Aug. 25 soared 74% from the same time last year ...
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What Is Halal?
Halal refers to food allowed under Islamic law, while foods that aren't allowed are called haram. With so many diverse cultures around the world, it's important to offer a variety of food options ...