Why did Albanian leaders adopt a national alphabet at the Congress of Monastir in 1908?

At the Congress of Monastir in 1908, Albanian leaders adopted a unified national alphabet as part of a broader movement to develop the Albanian language, literature, education, and culture.12

This initiative was a key objective of the Albanian League, which sought to promote national interests and foster a sense of identity during the period of Albania's national awakening. By adopting a standardized alphabet based primarily on the Latin script, leaders were able to replace the various disparate systems—including Arabic and Greek scripts—that had previously been used to write the language. This standardization was essential for unifying the cultural and educational efforts of the Albanian people as they pursued their national aspirations within the Ottoman Empire.12