Ceremony today at 11:00 at the Bektashi Holy See. Bektashi World Leader, His Grace, Dede Edmond Brahimaj: This traditional rite in respect of the 72 martyrs of Karbala, which comes after the mourning, will take place in full security measures for protection from the pandemic!
Today is one of the most marked days for millions of Bektashis around the world and lovers of this peaceful faith, the day of Ashura. This day follows the ten days of mourning, the days and nights of mourning in memory of the 72 martyrs of Karbala. In the tradition, but also for the fact that this day takes place in a difficult situation as a result of the pandemic, from the Holy See, all measures have been taken to respect the rules required by this situation. For days, under the leadership of the Bektashi World Leader, His Grace, Haxhi Dede Edmond Brahimaj, all measures have been taken, seen and evaluated in detail, so that, as traditionally, this marked event is successful. “After fasting for 10 days of mourning, today, for millions of Bektashis around the world, is the day of Ashura. No like other times, this year, this rite, takes place in a situation aggravated by the Covid-19 pandemic. For this reason, we have taken all necessary measures for the entire activity to take place in full compliance with the strict official rules given for this situation. Thanks to these measures, our tradition, believers are aware that by applying these measures, as in any area of life, we will be an example of respect for the rules, brotherly love and respect for each other, solidarity, and caring for mutual between us and boundless love for the Creator. As the Bektashi World Leader, I bless all the participants in this traditional rite of Ashura, the believers everywhere in the world, wishing them health, peace and love in life and in their families “- says for” Telegraf “, Dede Edmond Brahimaj . As part of the measures, on this day, in addition to the preparation of the ashura, the reception of the believers, some other measures have been taken such as a full figurative exhibition outside the Holy See, a visit to the open annexes of the odeon, etc.…
Nuri ÇUNI ( General Secretary of the Bektashi World Headquarters)
