Ali Riza was born in Kruja. After finishing primary and secondary religious school, he embraced the divine light of the path of Haxhi Bektash Veliu. For 10 years he served in the tekke of Kruja, becoming an example of the preparation of a capable and authoritative cleric in this region. His theoretical and practical preparation was also influenced by the visits he made to several countries in the East, such as Persia, Iraq, Syria, the Caucasus, etc. In 1942, Grandfather Ali Riza was appointed Headfather of the Bektashi Headquarters. (In the photo: Ali Riza Dede Baba)
Text: Bektashian World Grandmother
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