On the occasion of the feast of Ashura, the Bektashi Dedelik of Vlora has laid the traditional reception. High authorities, political representatives, leaders of religious communities in Vlora, as well as others present took part in this reception in the premises of the Tekke of "Kuzum Baba". As in other religious ceremonies, on the day of Ashura, the participation of the leaders of the religious communities was noticed in the reception hosted by the Bektashis.
The Bektashi World Leader, His Grace Haxhi Dede Edmond Brahimaj in his keynote address, among other things, said: “The Feast of Ashura is a seemingly simple ceremony, but irreplaceable for our Bektashi tradition… We fasted together after nine days of matem, we talked and followed together the tragic events of Kerbela. We have remembered and recalled the sublime act of the 72 martyrs and the immortal knight Imam Husayn, peace be upon him. The curse of the Most High accompanies them and their followers! And our appeal remains, more kindness, peace, love and unity between people, regardless of race, color, idea or religion.
