Background
Zyhdi Ohri was born in Ohrid, Manastir Vilayet of Ottoman Empire, today"s Republic of Macedonia.
Zyhdi Ohri was born in Ohrid, Manastir Vilayet of Ottoman Empire, today"s Republic of Macedonia.
He studied law in Istambul.
He was one of the signatories of the Albanian Declaration of Independence. As an Albanian nationalist, he participated in the League of Peja (1899-1900). In November 1912 he represented Ohrid (Albanian: Ohri) in Vlore during the Albanian Declaration of Independence.
He was one of the signatories, signing as "Zuhdi Ohri".
He was appointed as counselor of the Head of Senate, position held by Vehbi Dibra. In 1920, he participated in the Congress of Lushnje.
He was member of the Secret Committee for the Liberation of Albania based in Monastir, and had his own cheta (guerrilla group) active during 1911-1912.