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The Congress of Manastir establishes the Albanian alphabet.
At the Congress of Manastir in 1908, Albanian delegates agree on a unified Latin-based alphabet, standardizing the language.
Held in Manastir (present-day Bitola), the 1908 Congress gathered Albanian intellectuals from across the Balkans to debate various scripts, including Arabic, Greek, and Latin. After extensive discussion, delegates adopted a 36-letter alphabet based on the Latin script, resolving regional differences and promoting literacy among Albanians under Ottoman rule. The decision provided a foundation for Albanian education, literature, and national unity. It remains the basis of the modern Albanian writing system.
1908
Congress of Manastir
Albanian alphabet