BBP leader Mustafa Destici joins iftar with Western Thrace Turks in Gümülcine
The Western Thrace Turkish Minority Advisory Board organized a meaningful iftar dinner in Gümülcine, attended by Büyük Birlik Partisi (BBP) Chairman Mustafa Destici. The event took place at a local hotel, bringing together key political, religious, and community leaders.
Distinguished Guests in Attendance
The iftar was attended by:
- Türkiye’s Consul General in Gümülcine, Aykut Ünal, and his wife İlayda Ünal
- Western Thrace Turkish Minority Advisory Board Chairman & Xanthi Mufti Mustafa Trampa
- Gümülcine Mufti İbrahim Şerif
- Dostluk Eşitlik Barış (DEB) Party Leader Çiğdem Asafoğlu
- Honorary President Işık Sadık Ahmet and Former President Mustafa Ali Çavuş
- Xanthi Independent MP Burhan Baran
- Deputy Governors of Eastern Macedonia & Thrace, municipal officials, and representatives of civil society organizations
Additionally, various trustees, board members, and municipal representatives from the region attended.
From Türkiye, BBP Chairman Mustafa Destici was accompanied by:
- BBP Vice Chairmen Türker Yörükçüoğlu, Dr. Emin Serin, Recep Tufan
- Erenler Mayor Şenol Dinç & Hendek Mayor İrfan Püsküllü
- Messages of Unity and Minority Rights
After breaking the fast, the iftar prayer was led by Mufti İbrahim Şerif.
In his speech, BTTADK Chairman and Xanthi Mufti Mustafa Trampa emphasized the importance of unity and the preservation of Turkish minority education. He urged parents to enroll their children in Turkish minority schools instead of Greek public schools to ensure the survival of their community’s cultural and educational identity.
BBP Leader Destici’s Closing Speech
BBP Chairman Mustafa Destici delivered the event’s final speech, highlighting the importance of solidarity among Western Thrace Turks. He reaffirmed his commitment to supporting the rights and future of the Turkish minority in the region.
