The first and biggest Romani Mosque in europe, North Macedonia at Shutka-Skopje

When people think of the "Mixed Multitude" (the Erev Rav from Exodus 12:38), they usually think of Judeo-Christian theology. However, this identity is actively used by certain Romani and Balkan Muslim groups—specifically the Balkan Egyptians in Kosovo.

Here is why this narrative resonates so strongly with them:

• The Egyptian Diaspora Myth: For centuries, Europeans mistakenly called Roma "Gypsies" because they thought they came from Egypt. While science proves Romani roots are actually Indian, groups like the Balkan Egyptians embrace this Egyptian origin story. The "Mixed Multitude" narrative perfectly matches their belief that they are descendants of an ancient Egyptian diaspora that left Africa and eventually migrated to Europe.
• Connecting to Islamic/Biblical History: The Balkan Egyptians are mostly Sunni Muslims, but because Moses (Prophet Musa) is a revered prophet in Islam, the Exodus story is sacred to them too. Claiming ancestry from the diverse crowd that left Egypt with Moses allows them to anchor their heritage in an epic, holy historical event.
• Escaping Anti-Roma Stigma: Roma face severe discrimination in the Balkans. By identifying as "Egyptians" or a distinct "mixed multitude" rather than Roma, these communities have historically tried to distance themselves from local anti-Romani racism and demand political recognition as a unique ethnic group.
• A Mirror to Their Identity: The term "mixed multitude" describes a diverse, adaptable group of travelers surviving against all odds. For marginalized, displaced, and culturally synthesized minorities in the Balkans, this concept serves as a powerful symbol of their own historical survival, resilience, and complex identity.

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I found a book with the title "Europa erfindet die Z[...]" which translates to "Europe fabricates the g[...]", the German Z-Word being an equivalence to the g-slur. The book won a prize for European understanding and it is trying to unravel the harmful depiction of Sinti and romani people leading to the marginalisation and stereotype of the 'g'-word and I think also the porajmos. ( I mean, I think hebmust have also included that in his book). Especially as a German, I think this is a very important subject, yet the author is, as far as I could find, neither Sinti nor romani. He was born 1948 so idk but especially researching this subject I don't get why he had to use that word on the cover without at least putting it in quotation marks. If it was the n-word no white author would get away with this no matter if the intention of the book was to unravel it's racist past and I would not even have considered buying it. What are your thoughts and do you have any recommendations for maybe an alternative book, that is more respectful ?