Abbas Ali Türbe
The Abbas ibn Ali Türbe (Albanian: Tyrbja e Abaz Aliut) is a Bektashi türbe (Albanian: tyrbe "shrine", or mekam, "holy tomb") is a Bektashi shrine traditionally considered to be the resting place of Abbas ibn Ali (647–680), a son of Ali. It is situated on the southern peak of Mount Tomorr in Berat, south-central Albania. A large annual pilgrimage is currently held every year from 20-25 August.
| Abbas Ali Türbe | |
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| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Islam |
| Rite | Bektashi Order |
| Year consecrated | 1620 |
| Location | |
| Location | Mount Tomorr |
| Municipality | Berat |
| Country | Albania |
Shown within Albania | |
| Geographic coordinates | 40°38′11″N 20°09′45″E |
| Part of a series on Bektashi Order Bektashi Order |
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The shrine, originally constructed in 1620, is included in the List of Religious Cultural Monuments of Albania.
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