Today, on June 21, 2021, at 11:00, at the “Solidarity Center”, on a ‘Different weekend’ foundation, a special event took place, which was also attended by the Bektashi World Leader, His Grace, Haxhi Dede Edmond Brahimaj, on the occasion of the promotion of the book by the author Enver Kushi: “With Moikomi”, 1st anniversary of his death.
In the presence of many personalities of Albanian literature, members, friends and benefactors of Moikom Zeqo, the World Leader expressed his high appreciation for the figure and contribution of this scholar, writer, archaeologist, valuable friend and permanent collaborator, in the contribution of Bektashism.
He contributed to Bektashism, where among 62 books, he published “The Prince of Mysticism”, “The Third Eye” on Naim Frashëri and Bektashism.
He has participated in many symposia, national and international scientific conferences on Bektashism, chaired by the Bektashi World Headquarters.
Through reading his works, we come to understand the essence, not just the great literature, but especially the great love with which Moikomi, manifested throughout his life. Deep love for his nation, for literature, philosophy, antiquity and all Albanian visages.
The pages of this book reflect the last moments of the erudite’s departure from this life, as well as his hostages.
The friendship between the author of this book, Mr. Enver Kushi, museologist for several years at the Museum of the Bektashi World Headquarters and Moikom Zeqos has its beginnings, in the benches of the Faculty of Philology, 54 years ago and this book dedicated to his friend, comes on the anniversary of his death, but was also aware of Moikomi, who approved of his writing and title.
Greetings of the Bektashi World Leader, His Grace, Haxhi Dede Edmond Brahimaj.
I gladly accepted the invitation to attend today’s event, but as I sat down to write these greeting lines, I thought for a moment about Moikomi. How easy it would be for us to have him today, to talk about his work, and to have Moikomi by our side. How beautiful it would be to hear from his mouth, the current explanations and ideas unfolded with such depth and surprise. How easy it would have been if our Moikomi had explained to us the philosophies of antiquity, viewed through the realities of these days!
But we miss Moikomi physically. He now surely walks in the gardens of paradise leaving us, the living in this world, to speak and discuss without his physical presence, but with his eternal spiritual presence. We need to contemplate through his great art, the mortal and immortal things of this world. We need, through reading his works, to understand in essence not just the great literature, but especially the great love with which Moikomi, manifested throughout his life. Deep love for his nation, for literature, philosophy, antiquity and all Albanian visages.
I have said it elsewhere; Moikomi in addition to merit in every sphere, remains today one of the most prominent scholars of Bektashism. Bektashi also for its biological origin, Moikomi through a long series of studies, would highlight especially the tolerance of our tarikat, focusing at length on the philosophy of Bektashism as well as its proximity to other philosophies of the times. Moikomi, in his book “The Third Eye” perceives the tariqat as a universe of freedom, relying especially on the spirit of Naim Frashëri.
But today is the time to give way to scholars. I am glad that although Moikom’s heart has been silent, his work continues its journey. Everyone, it’s worth reading and wondering what he left behind.
God bless all of you who bring such treasures to light!
God bless you all!
Amin!
Moikom Zeqo.
Moikom Zeqo, was born on June 3, 1949, in the city of Durrës, originally from Libohova. In Libohova he also received primary education. In 1967, he started attending the Faculty of History and Philology, graduating from the University of Tirana in 1971, in the field of language and literature. In the years 1971-1974, he worked as a journalist and literary editor of the newspaper “Drita”. In 1974-76 he worked as a teacher in Rrogozhina.
Later, in the years 1979-1987, he was a researcher at the Archaeological Museum of Durrës. In 1987-1990 he worked as a specialist in the ancient art sector at the Academy of Sciences in Tirana. On January 31-May 10, 1991, he was appointed chairman of the Culture Committee and in the same year was given the portfolio of Minister of Culture, Youth and Sports. In 1991-1996 he was a member of the Socialist Party. In 1997-2005 he was the director of the National Museum.
He is a Doctor of Science and holds the High Order “Grand Master”.
He is the author of 62 books of poetry, archaeological studies, on the history of art, as well as a number of screenplays for cinematographic and television films, with an archaeological character. and cultural. Among 62 books, he published “The Prince of Mysticism”, “The Third Eye” on Naim Frashëri and Bektashism. He has received several first prizes for his books.
Moikom Zeqo’s creations have been translated into English, French, Greek, Italian, Serbo-Croatian, Bulgarian, Romanian, Polish, Danish, Esperanto, German, etc.…
He is the author of three solo exhibitions in painting.
He has participated in many symposia, national and international scientific conferences on Bektashism, as well as representing Albania in International Scientific Conferences dozens of times and has been praised by high personalities of Albanian and foreign culture.
His works are distinguished for a laconic, condensed and erudite style and he is considered as a pioneer of postmodernism in Albanian letters.
