Good geostrategic position, situated at the crossroads and Pollog with fertile soil, Tetova was drawing the attention of various invaders. In XV century the Turks conquered this city. With the arrival of Turks, the culture was developed. Its seat becomes the compound of Bektashian Teqe (masjid) - HARABATI 1538-1548 built by Sersem Ali Dede.

The Ottomans gave to Tetova many public religious and culture objects of Islam: mosques, masjids, public kitchens for the poor, hammams (public bathrooms), fountains etc.

It is noteworthy that in Arabati Teke library XVIII - XIX century because the culture and education were developed alongside the Islam religion. In this library the copying work of intellectuals of the time was written with calligraphy which later were ornamented and wrapped in animal skin.