Head of Türkiye’s Religious Affairs Directorate to visit İskeçe

Western Thrace
Thu, 5 Mar 2026 12:17 GMT
The President of the Directorate of Religious Affairs, Safi Arpaguş, will visit İskeçe on Thursday, March 5, to participate in a series of religious events organized during the holy month of Ramadan.
Head of Türkiye’s Religious Affairs Directorate to visit İskeçe

According to a statement from the Muftiate of İskeçe, Arpaguş’s program will include visits, prayers and community gatherings aimed at strengthening the spiritual atmosphere of Ramadan.

Visit to the Muftiate and Şahin Village Program

The visit will begin with a meeting at the Muftiate of İskeçe before Arpaguş travels to Şahin village.

There, the program will include:

  • Afternoon prayer (Asr prayer)
  • Mukabele, the traditional collective recitation of the Qur’an during Ramadan
  • A public religious talk for local residents

The gathering is expected to emphasize themes of unity, solidarity and community during Ramadan.

Evening Program at Çınar Mosque

The second part of the visit will take place in central İskeçe at the Çınar Mosque.

The evening program will include:

  • Isha prayer
  • Enderun-style Tarawih prayer, a traditional Ottoman form of Ramadan prayer
  • A religious guidance (irshad) program

The Muftiate invited all members of the public to attend the Ramadan programs, highlighting the importance of community unity and spiritual reflection during the holy month.

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