Western Thrace student Ömer Hacı Karaahmet places third in Türkiye’s national adhan competition
Ömer Hacı Karaahmet, a student from Western Thrace, achieved national recognition after placing third in Türkiye’s prestigious Genç Bilaller Ezan Okuma Yarışması (Young Bilals Adhan Recitation Competition).
Ömer Hacı Karaahmet is the son of Ayhan Hacı Karaahmet, who serves as a religious official under the İskeçe Mufti Office and imam of the Çay neighborhood mosque.
Currently studying at Hakkı Demir Anatolian Imam Hatip High School in Istanbul, the young student impressed judges with his recitation performance during the nationwide competition, which highlights talented youth in Quranic recitation and the call to prayer.
Pride and Celebration in Western Thrace
The achievement sparked pride and celebration among the Western Thrace Turkish Minority, with many viewing the success as an important moment of recognition for the region’s younger generation.
Observers noted that Ömer Hacı Karaahmet’s performance not only reflected individual talent but also brought positive visibility to Western Thrace on a national stage in Türkiye.
In a statement, the İskeçe Mufti Office congratulated the young student on his accomplishment and thanked his family and teachers for their support and contributions to his education and development.
The institution also emphasized that such achievements encourage younger generations and contribute positively to educational and cultural development within the community.
