Albania, Vlorë, Bektashi Temple on the Hill of Kuzum Baba

Albania Bektashi are Muslim, but some of their practices resemble Christian ones. Four major religious groups in Albania are usually identified: Catholic and Orthodox Chris­tians, Sunni Muslims, and Bek­tashis. Although the last of these are little known outside the region, their importance is much greater than their small numbers might suggest. Estimates of the group’s size vary wildly, from 60,000 to 750,000 in Albania alone. Arguably, the Bektashis tell us much about a forgotten part of Christian history.