Materials gathered from Egzon Selimaj.

This article is dedicated to the Selimaj family of Vraqev of Çakorri, an area known during the Battle of Nokshiq in 1879 where Albanians defended their country from Montenegrin invaders. There are 4 families from Nokshiq; Buqaj, Selimaj , Mekuli and Mehaj. The father of Brah Zhujë Nokshiqi – known as Zhujë – fought at the Battle of Nokshiq.

Family members include:

Zhuje (unknown birth date)

Brah Zhujë Nokshiqi Selimaj (b. 1884 – d. 1991) who rests in the Çakorri Pass.

Avdi Brah Selimaj (b. 1940 – d. 2024) son of Brah Zhujë.

Documentary from 1981

An original short documentary video from 1981 of the Selimaj family where Brah Zhujë and his son Avdia can be seen.

Brah Zhujë Nokshiqi Selimaj, the great grandfather of Egzon Selimaj.

Brah Zhujë is burried in the Çakorit Pass at the border of Montenegro. He was the grandson of Kadri Bajri (1823-1913).

Avdi Brah Selimaj (1940-2024) son of Brah Zhujë.

Grave of Avdi Brah Selimaj (1940-2024)

References

Materials gathered from relatives.