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Bektashism (Albanian: Tarikati Bektashi; Turkish: Bektaşilik) is a Sufi tariqa. Founded in the 13th century, its followers are located mostly in the Balkan Peninsula, including Albania, East Thrace, Kosovo, North Macedonia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, and Bulgaria.[1]

References

  1. "The Bektashis: A Sufi community that still stands for tolerance despite a long history of persecution". 11 June 2018. {{cite web}}: Check |url= value (help)