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Arabati Baba Teqe — Attraction in Municipality of Tetovo

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The Arabati Baba Tekḱe is a tekḱe located in Tetovo, North Macedonia. The tekke was originally built in 1538 around the türbe of Sersem Ali Baba, an Ottoman dervish. In 1799, a waqf provided by Recep Paşa established the current grounds of the tekke.
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Braka Milladinovi, Tetovo 1220, North Macedonia
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Arabati Baba Teqe
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Arabati Baba Teqe

2X35+52G, Tetovo 1220, North Macedonia
4.5(370)
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The Arabati Baba Tekḱe is a tekḱe located in Tetovo, North Macedonia. The tekke was originally built in 1538 around the türbe of Sersem Ali Baba, an Ottoman dervish. In 1799, a waqf provided by Recep Paşa established the current grounds of the tekke.

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4.5
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5.0
6y

In the 16th century, the mother of Shahzadah Mustafa, the wife of Suleiman the Magnificent, was overlooked after Hürrem Sultan and was first sent to Edirne and then to Macedonia. Here his brother Sersem Ali Baba who was a court officer accompanied him. Sersem Ali Baba founded the Tekke belonging to the Bektashi Order, of which he was a member, 500 years ago. In the 18th century, Harabati Baba made great services and expanded him. Later on, Tekke is remembered for his name. In the 19th century, Mahmud II closed the New Clay Quarry, which he saw as a great danger for the future of the country, and there were great massacres. As the New Quarry is traditionally Bektashi, the Harabati Baba Tekke falls into disrepair. After the Balkan War in 20th century, Macedonia is lost. During the 20th century, the status of the country constantly changes. After Macedonia gained its independence in 1992, the Bektashis resettled in the Tekke. However, 10 years later, in 2002, the Sunni Muslim Albanians in the country, by arms, were able to capture Tekbasi and seize most of them. Today, in most of the Tekken, the Sunnis continue to exist in a small part of the Bektashis. When Atatürk closed the Tekke and Dervish Houses in 1923, the World Bektashis were represented by the Bektashi Society in Tirana, the capital of Albania. In the photographs, the Bektashi section of the Bektashi and the Bektashi Dervis, Abdülmuttalip Efendi, are seen. We chatted with him in close to 2 hours with pleasure, thank you again for the valuable information. On the Sunni side of Tekken, I could not find an official and I could not find a chance...

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6w

One of the most special afternoons I’ve spent in Macedonia. I didn’t know what to expect when I visited Arabati Baba Teqe, but I was warmly welcomed by Dervish Abdül Mühtalib and Afrim, who took the time to explain so much about their history, the Teke, and their faith. It was such an amazing and unforgettable experience. I learned so much and didn’t expect to spend my whole afternoon there!

They even invited me for lunch. We prepared the food together and had the most wonderful conversation mixing English, German, French and a bit of Turkish. Despite the language barrier, the connection was real and heartfelt.

Both of them were incredibly kind and open, and I’ll never forget this visit. I truly recommend everyone to go there, meet them, and experience this unique and peaceful place. I really hope to come...

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5.0
7y

Арабат Баба или Серсем Али Баба теќе — дервишко теќе кое се наоѓа на излезот од Тетово кон Гостивар, во подножјето на планината Шара. Теќето е изградено во втората половина на 18 век од Реџеп паша и неговиот син Абдурахман паша кои се спомнуваат и во врска со изградбата на Шарената џамија во Тетово, како и Тетовското кале. Според податоците во Теќето живееле околу 15 дервиши, на чии чело стоел старешина - баба. Дервишите биле прочуени како благородни, мирни и гостољубиви луѓе. Теќето се викало Арабат затоа што навидум неговиот основач бил сиромав човек со скината облека по име Алија, а така облечените луѓе Турците ги викале арабат. Поради тоа теќето го добило името Арабат-теќе. Постои и теорија според која градењето на теќето било започнато од страна на Серсем Али баба. Теќето претставува комплекс од верски објекти, групирани околу турбето на Серсем Али баба, дервиш кој припаѓал на редот Бектеши. Од овие објекти денес се сочувани: шадрван, богомоља, турбе, кула, чешма, кујна-трпезарија; гостински конак; дервишхане; харемлак.

Во текот на 120 години, во теќето живееле бектеши кои ги учеле тајните на својата секта која е една од најзначајните меѓу повеќе од дванаесетте познати дервишки секти. Дервишите се познати по нивниот посебно негуван култ кон починатите баби и шехови. Еднаш во годината, во спомен на имамот Хусеин и неговото семејство кои биле заклани во Кербери, Сирија, дервишите ја вршат богослужбата во чии рамки е и молитвата која се одвива со ритмичка музика и движења, при што тие, спомнувајќи го бога и нишајќи се лево-десно, напред-назад, паѓаат во мистичен занес и на крајот се бодат со игли и други остри предмети по телото.Активниот дервишкиот живот во теќето се задржал до 1912 година. Во 1941 бил обновен и траел се до 1945 година кога теќето целосно е напуштено. Денес во комплексот на теќето е сместен Народниот музеј на град Тетово. Арабати Баба Теќе за време на превирањата во Македонија на почетокот од 21 век беше заземено од ОНА. Во борбите покрај делумното уништување на Шарена џамија, не беа поштедени ниту Теќето, ниту Тетовското Кале.Националниот конзерваторски центар во 2007 година ќе изврши непоходни конзерваторски зафати на шадрванот во Арабати баба теќе, како и на...

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Ismail Onal MorculIsmail Onal Morcul
In the 16th century, the mother of Shahzadah Mustafa, the wife of Suleiman the Magnificent, was overlooked after Hürrem Sultan and was first sent to Edirne and then to Macedonia. Here his brother Sersem Ali Baba who was a court officer accompanied him. Sersem Ali Baba founded the Tekke belonging to the Bektashi Order, of which he was a member, 500 years ago. In the 18th century, Harabati Baba made great services and expanded him. Later on, Tekke is remembered for his name. In the 19th century, Mahmud II closed the New Clay Quarry, which he saw as a great danger for the future of the country, and there were great massacres. As the New Quarry is traditionally Bektashi, the Harabati Baba Tekke falls into disrepair. After the Balkan War in 20th century, Macedonia is lost. During the 20th century, the status of the country constantly changes. After Macedonia gained its independence in 1992, the Bektashis resettled in the Tekke. However, 10 years later, in 2002, the Sunni Muslim Albanians in the country, by arms, were able to capture Tekbasi and seize most of them. Today, in most of the Tekken, the Sunnis continue to exist in a small part of the Bektashis. When Atatürk closed the Tekke and Dervish Houses in 1923, the World Bektashis were represented by the Bektashi Society in Tirana, the capital of Albania. In the photographs, the Bektashi section of the Bektashi and the Bektashi Dervis, Abdülmuttalip Efendi, are seen. We chatted with him in close to 2 hours with pleasure, thank you again for the valuable information. On the Sunni side of Tekken, I could not find an official and I could not find a chance to chat there.
Tila NguyenTila Nguyen
One of the most special afternoons I’ve spent in Macedonia. I didn’t know what to expect when I visited Arabati Baba Teqe, but I was warmly welcomed by Dervish Abdül Mühtalib and Afrim, who took the time to explain so much about their history, the Teke, and their faith. It was such an amazing and unforgettable experience. I learned so much and didn’t expect to spend my whole afternoon there! They even invited me for lunch. We prepared the food together and had the most wonderful conversation mixing English, German, French and a bit of Turkish. Despite the language barrier, the connection was real and heartfelt. Both of them were incredibly kind and open, and I’ll never forget this visit. I truly recommend everyone to go there, meet them, and experience this unique and peaceful place. I really hope to come back one day!
Huseyin ErogluHuseyin Eroglu
I went to visit for few hours from Skopje. The dervish is super friendly he speaks about 5 languages. I spoke to him in Turkish. The Dervish is very knowledgeable about the Tekke and his faith Bektashim. He also knows a lot about Alevisim. He was very hospitable offered me tea, coffee and chocolates. I recommend to visit this place. When you enter the Tekke it’s very spiritual, find the dervish. The dervish listens to you and answers the questions you might have. When you decide to leave please give some donation to the Tekke as it requires a lot more refurbishment. I totally recommend it, go and talk to the dervish and listen to him as well. It’s a great experience.
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In the 16th century, the mother of Shahzadah Mustafa, the wife of Suleiman the Magnificent, was overlooked after Hürrem Sultan and was first sent to Edirne and then to Macedonia. Here his brother Sersem Ali Baba who was a court officer accompanied him. Sersem Ali Baba founded the Tekke belonging to the Bektashi Order, of which he was a member, 500 years ago. In the 18th century, Harabati Baba made great services and expanded him. Later on, Tekke is remembered for his name. In the 19th century, Mahmud II closed the New Clay Quarry, which he saw as a great danger for the future of the country, and there were great massacres. As the New Quarry is traditionally Bektashi, the Harabati Baba Tekke falls into disrepair. After the Balkan War in 20th century, Macedonia is lost. During the 20th century, the status of the country constantly changes. After Macedonia gained its independence in 1992, the Bektashis resettled in the Tekke. However, 10 years later, in 2002, the Sunni Muslim Albanians in the country, by arms, were able to capture Tekbasi and seize most of them. Today, in most of the Tekken, the Sunnis continue to exist in a small part of the Bektashis. When Atatürk closed the Tekke and Dervish Houses in 1923, the World Bektashis were represented by the Bektashi Society in Tirana, the capital of Albania. In the photographs, the Bektashi section of the Bektashi and the Bektashi Dervis, Abdülmuttalip Efendi, are seen. We chatted with him in close to 2 hours with pleasure, thank you again for the valuable information. On the Sunni side of Tekken, I could not find an official and I could not find a chance to chat there.
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One of the most special afternoons I’ve spent in Macedonia. I didn’t know what to expect when I visited Arabati Baba Teqe, but I was warmly welcomed by Dervish Abdül Mühtalib and Afrim, who took the time to explain so much about their history, the Teke, and their faith. It was such an amazing and unforgettable experience. I learned so much and didn’t expect to spend my whole afternoon there! They even invited me for lunch. We prepared the food together and had the most wonderful conversation mixing English, German, French and a bit of Turkish. Despite the language barrier, the connection was real and heartfelt. Both of them were incredibly kind and open, and I’ll never forget this visit. I truly recommend everyone to go there, meet them, and experience this unique and peaceful place. I really hope to come back one day!
Tila Nguyen

Tila Nguyen

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I went to visit for few hours from Skopje. The dervish is super friendly he speaks about 5 languages. I spoke to him in Turkish. The Dervish is very knowledgeable about the Tekke and his faith Bektashim. He also knows a lot about Alevisim. He was very hospitable offered me tea, coffee and chocolates. I recommend to visit this place. When you enter the Tekke it’s very spiritual, find the dervish. The dervish listens to you and answers the questions you might have. When you decide to leave please give some donation to the Tekke as it requires a lot more refurbishment. I totally recommend it, go and talk to the dervish and listen to him as well. It’s a great experience.
Huseyin Eroglu

Huseyin Eroglu

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