The Allajbegi Mosque is built in an open field in the village of Burim, Dibra. It consists of a cubic prayer hall (measuring 6.4 by 6.28 meters) enclosed by a dome, a minaret, and the foundations of a portico. The mosque’s masonry is made of stone and brick, following the cloisonné technique, with two rows of horizontal bricks and two vertical bricks placed between the stones.
According to tradition, this mosque was built by a local Allajbeg in honor of his son. (In the Ottoman army, an Allajbeg was the commander of a regiment.) Based on its architectural style and construction technique, it is believed that the Allajbeg built the mosque a year after his son’s death. The tombstone, dated 1587, suggests that the mosque was constructed in 1588. In 1970, the mosque was classified as a Category I cultural monument. Today, it stands as a significant site for religious tourism, drawing increasing attention from relevant institutions and specialists as a valuable and welcoming attraction for both foreign and domestic visitors.
There are several verses in the Qur’an related to its teachings and the Sunnah of the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him). Once regarded as a particularly special mosque, it is said that the concrete used in its construction was made from a mixture of cement, water, and eggs—contributing to its exceptional durability and resistance to natural elements over the centuries.
