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Christian clergy consider Muslim Albanians as part of the wider Albanian nation and Muslim clergy do not express derision to people who did not become Muslim in Albania. [176] Christian identities in Albania have been forged on being in a minority position, at times with experiences of discrimination they have had historically in relation to ...
The first women's association in Albania was founded in 1909. [5] Albanian women from the northern Gheg region resided within a conservative [6] and patriarchal society. In such a traditional society, the women had subordinate roles in Gheg communities that believe in "male predominance".
The Albanian Constitution declares no official religion and provides for equality of all religions; however, the predominant religious communities (Bektashi, Sunni Muslim, Catholic and Orthodox) enjoy a greater degree of official recognition (e.g. national holidays) and social status based on their historical presence in the country.
Albanian Sunni Muslim clergy however views the conversion of Albanians as a voluntary process, while sidelining religious controversies associated with the Ottoman era. [103] Sufi Islam in Albania interprets the Ottoman era as promoting a distorted form of Islam that was corrupted within a Sunni Ottoman polity that persecuted them. [105]
The Albanians have a unique culture, which progressed over the centuries through its strategic geography and its distinct historical evolution. Albania is home to various religious communities such as Muslims, Christians and Jews, and religious tolerance is among the most important values of the Albanian tradition. It is widely accepted, that ...
The Muslim Community of Albania (KMSH; Albanian: Komuniteti Mysliman i Shqipërisë) is an independent religious organisation of Muslims in Albania existing since February 24, 1923. The headquarters of the community are located in Tirana and the current Grand Mufti ( Albanian : Kryemyftiu ) is Bujar Spahiu .
Albanian culture or the culture of Albanians (Albanian: kultura shqiptare [kultuˈɾa ʃcipˈtaɾɛ]) is a term that embodies the artistic, culinary, literary, musical, political and social elements that are representative of ethnic Albanians, which implies not just Albanians of the country of Albania but also Albanians of Kosovo, North Macedonia and Montenegro, where ethnic Albanians are a ...
Republic of Albania Republika e Shqipërisë (Albanian) Flag Coat of arms Motto: Ti Shqipëri, më jep nder, më jep emrin Shqipëtar "You Albania, give me honour, you give me the name Albanian" Anthem: "Himni i Flamurit" "Hymn to the Flag" Location of Albania (green) Capital and largest city Tirana 41°19′N 19°49′E / 41.317°N 19.817°E / 41.317; 19.817 Official languages ...