Background
He was born in the village of Domën, just outside Kavajë, in the present-day municipality of Rrogozhinë.
He was born in the village of Domën, just outside Kavajë, in the present-day municipality of Rrogozhinë.
After completing high school studies in his hometown, Rifat enrolled at Tirana"s Faculty of Philology where he graduated with a degree in languages and literature. He has participated actively in the literary life of Kavajë by publishing numerous books of historical character.