Hajji Dede Edmond Brahimaj (born May 19, 1959; Albanian: Haxhi Dede Edmond Brahimaj), commonly known as Baba Mondi, is an Albanian religious leader and the eighth Bektashi Dedebaba (or Kryegjysh) of the Bektashi Order. He is the world leader of the Bektashi Muslims.[1][2]
Mondi | |
|---|---|
 Baba Mondi in 2017. | |
| 8th Bektashi Dedebaba | |
| In office 11 June 2011 – present | |
| Preceded by | Reshat Bardhi |
| Personal | |
| Born | Edmond Brahimaj May 19, 1959 |
| Religion | Islam |
| Nationality | Albanian |
| School | Bektashi |
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Early life edit
Edmond Brahimaj was born to devout Bektashi Muslims in Vlorë, Albania. He finished the middle school in Vlorë and is graduated from the Military Academy. Beginning in 1982, he was an officer of the Albanian Armed Forces. He also served in military functions of Burrel and Peshkopi.[3] At the beginning of 1991, he was released from his military duty.[3] After January 2, 1992, he studied at the Dedebabalik and became a dervish on May 16, 1996.
Bektashi leadership edit
Following the death of Baba Tahir Emini, the dedelik of Tirana appointed Baba Edmond Brahimaj (Baba Mondi), formerly head of the Turan Tekke of Korçë, to oversee the Harabati baba tekke in Tetovo, North Macedonia. On June 11, 2011, Baba Edmond Brahimaj was chosen as the head of the Bektashi order by a council of Albanian babas.
References edit
- ^ Read Secret Practices of the Sufi Freemasons Online by Baron Rudolf von Sebottendorff | Books.
- ^ "Baba Mondi (one who opens doors)". Kamerades. 2012-01-31. Retrieved 2021-08-13.
- ^ a b Shenjtë, Selia e. "HeadFather Hajji Dede Edmond Brahimaj". Kryegjyshata Boterore Bektashiane. Retrieved 2021-08-13.