Pilgrimage to the tekke of Kuç – Skrapar (1880)

Kuçi tekke is located northeast of the village of Kuç in Tomorrica, Gjerbes Administrative Unit, Skrapar Municipality. It is surrounded by the villages of Barçë, Flloq-Rehovë, Grëmsh. The tekke was founded in 1880, by father Barjami, originally from the village of Radesh in Skrapar. Baba Barjami is a contemporary of Baba Fetahu, who were close friends and collaborated with each other. Then led Father Islam until 1925 when he passed away. Father Tahiri from Zogas then led the tekke. Very soon he became famous not only in the province of Tomorrica but also in other provinces Gora-Opar of Korca. Father Tahiri also had knowledge as a popular doctor. He cured some diseases with folk remedies and in particular those diseases of a mental nature, becoming known to the people of Skrapar, as well as Berat, Mallakastra, Korca. He collaborated with the tekkes of Kulmak, Brerima, Çërrica, Backa, Prishta and those of Korça. He helped the first Skrapar detachment with commander Mestan Ujanik in food, shelter during the years (1942-1943) and the attack brigades that passed in Tomorrica. The following clergymen who served: Father Barjami, (1880-1904), Father Islami (1905-1925), Father Hajro Koçaj, from the village of Strorë 1920, Father Myslimi, Father Zeneli, Father Tahiri (1925-1953), with Father Tahiri served in year 1940 dervish Ramadan Jajhja, dervish Hasan Hysollari (1941-1948), dervish Muharrem Idriz Celami (1946-1956), dervish Hajrulla Koçi, 1956, father Riza Gllaniku (Qato) (1953-1967). It was closed in 1967. The tekke was rebuilt under the direction of Secretary Zalo Qato and sponsored by businessman Alimadhi in 2012.