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Roman Muslims Play the Drums

One thing you might not realize about Albania is that around half of the population identifies as Muslim. This means that it's easy to spot Ramadan celebrations if you visit this country during the holy month. In fact, at sunrise and sunset every day, many Roma Muslims will take to the streets and play special ballads to mark the beginning and the end of fasting. Most of the time, this includes traditional drums.

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These "lodra" drums are typically covered in animal skin and are usually red in color. Many Muslims will also enjoy these ballads with their friends and family to make the occasion even more special.