Balkans | Celebration of “Birth and Remembrance” held in Bosnia and Herzegovina

The “Multi and Dhikr” event held in Blagaj Lodge near the city of Mostar, southern Bosnia and Herzegovina, brought together thousands of Muslims from the countries of the region.

The program held at Blagay Lodge, which was founded by dervishes from Anatolia before the Ottoman Empire, has the characteristic of “the oldest known religious cultural event in the Herzegovina region”.

Ilham Bos, Head of the Religious Affairs and Education Department of the Mufti of Mostar, said that this event is of great importance to all Bosnians and said: “Here, we commemorate the scholars who left an indelible mark on our culture and history. This event is very important not only for Mostar, but for all of Bosnia and Herzegovina.” . Use phrases.

The Islamic Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina organizes on the second Saturday of May every year the “Mawlid and Dhikr” event.

– Blagay Lodge

Located near Mostar and also known as Alperenler Lodge, Blagay Lodge was founded 600 years ago by dervishes from Anatolia, at the source of the Buna River. There is also a grave in the lodge said to have belonged to Sari Saltuk.

The hostel, which was closed during the former Yugoslavia, reopened after Bosnia and Herzegovina gained its independence.

The lodge has also become a frequent destination for many tourists from many countries of the world, especially Turkey.

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