TIRANA, August 29 /ATA/ Last night, fireworks lit up the peak of Mount Tomor as part of the Bektashi pilgrimage.
Prime Minister Edi Rama shared a view of the festive atmosphere on the peak of Mount Tomor, describing this place as a space where faith, tradition and spiritual symbolism have been intertwined for generations.
“A holy place, where faith, tradition and light have become one for generations,” Rama said.
The days of pilgrimage on the peak of Mount Tomor are considered holy days for Bektashi believers and every year they gather thousands of pilgrims from Albania, the Diaspora and different countries of the world.
Believers set up their tents in this area, perform traditional holiday rituals and climb on foot to the top of Mount Tomor.
Mount Tomor has a special significance for the Bektashi community. According to tradition, this mountain is home to the tomb of Abaz Ali, an important figure of the Bektashi faith and part of the Albanian spiritual and cultural tradition.
The pilgrimage to Tomor has become over the years an event that combines the religious dimension with tradition and cultural heritage, attracting thousands of visitors every year. /gj.m/ /a.g/p.s./
