The Elbasan County Council has honored the World Bektashi Grandfather, His Holiness, Haxhi Dede Baba Edmond Brahimaj, with the title "Honor of the County," in recognition of his outstanding religious, national, and social contributions.

The motivation for this recognition highlights his role as a cleric, patriot, and intellectual in fulfilling the Bektashi mission "Without a Homeland, There Is No Faith," as well as his continuous commitment to promoting peace and human harmony at the national and international levels.

Additionally, the Council values his contribution to preserving and promoting religious, cultural, historical, and patriotic traditions in the municipalities of Elbasan County, as well as his concrete support for various projects benefiting the local community.