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Diaz Raises Flag
For Albanian
Independence
In honor of the 106th anniversary of Albania’s Independence, Borough
President Ruben Diaz, Jr. hosted the borough’s offi cial celebration
of Albanian culture and heritage on Wednesday, November 28.
The historic event co-sponsored by the Albanian-American Society
Foundation, the Sons & Daughters of Albania in America and the Albanian
Community Center featured the fi rst-ever ceremonial raising
of the Albanian fl ag at the Bronx County Building.
Mimoza Dajci graciously accepted her proclamation
from Diaz.
Photo by Kasey Rodriguez
Hajdin Alijaj (r) was presented a proclamation
during the historic ceremony.
Photo by Kasey Rodriguez
Diaz presented a proclamation to the late
Albanian hero Ali Hadri’s family and friends.
Photo by Kasey Rodriguez
A relative of the late Idriz Seferi accepted
a proclamation for the late Albanian hero.
Photo by Kasey Rodriguez
Borough President Diaz (3rd from r) raised the Albanian fl ag at the Bronx County Building.
Photo by Kasey Rodriguez
Lieutenant Governor Kathy Hochul presented a proclamation from Governor Cuomo declaring
the day an offi cial celebration of Albania’s independence in NYS.
Photo by Kasey Rodriguez
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