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Albanians in Syria

Albanians in Syria (Albanian: Shqiptarët në Siri) constitute a community of about 5,000 to 10,000 inhabitants,[1][2] primarily in the cities of Damascus, Hama, Aleppo and Latakia.[3] Albanians in Syria are known as الأرناؤوط (Arnā’ūṭ).[4]

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Damascus has specific Albanian (Arnaut) neighborhoods, which date back to the early 20th century. Among the best known is the Al Diwaniyah neighborhood, colloquially known as Arnaut Mahala (Albanian neighbourhood) where the Masjid Arnaut (Albanian Mosque) is located, built by Vehbi Sulejman Gavoçi an Albanian originating from Shkodër.[5][6] Another neighbourhood of Damascus where many Albanian families live is the Al Kadam neighborhood.[1][6]

– Ottoman statesman and military officer

Kara Murat Pasha

Albanians in Egypt

Albanians in Turkey

Albanian diaspora