An atmosphere full of fraternity and solidarity, strengthening the bonds of friendship, love, benevolence, benevolence, and fragrant spiritual notes, which characterizes the blessed month of Ramadan in Turkey, where benefactors compete with each other to obtain the reward for breaking the fast of those who fast, and they compete to do good deeds, seeking the pleasure of God in the month of goodness and blessing.
Arab families in Turkey live in the holy month a unique and distinctive experience, which reflects the diversity and cultural and religious pluralism in Turkish society, as the atmosphere of the month of Ramadan enhances social and family relations, and Arab residents find in those blessed days an opportunity to strengthen social ties and strengthen relations between them and the Turkish community surrounding them.
Ramadan iftar tables are an opportunity to meet loved ones from across the sprawling city of Istanbul.. Perhaps the most prominent example of this is the Dar al-Salam endowment, in which many people find an opportunity to get to know each other and strengthen ties between members of the Arab community in Istanbul and enjoy the distinct Ramadan atmosphere.
Qatar News Agency (QNA) met Ghazaun Al-Masry, head of the Dar Al-Salam Waqf in Istanbul, who spoke to her about the events and activities organized by the Waqf during the holy month of Ramadan, including collective iftar tables for the Arab community who live in many Turkish cities, especially Istanbul, which witnesses gatherings. Great for Arabs.
Al-Masry explained, in his statements to QNA, that the Dar Al-Salam Endowment, since its establishment in 1995 until now, has been organizing collective Iftar tables on which students and businessmen from the Arab community gather daily throughout the days of the blessed month of Ramadan, stressing that the aim of such tables is Promoting solidarity and brotherhood among Arab expatriates, and enjoying the Ramadan atmosphere mixed with authentic Arab traditions, with the participation of families and students from the Arab community.
He noted that other Arab associations in Istanbul organized entertainment and cultural programs during the collective breakfast tables, pointing out that these events constitute an opportunity for acquaintance between members of the Arab communities in Turkey, and the exchange of expertise and experiences among them, especially since everyone gathers around the breakfast tables in joy and pleasure, and communication continues and is evident. Compassion in in-kind aid that strengthens the bonds of love among members of the Arab community in Istanbul.
For his part, Dr. Faisal Al-Safi, head of the Al-Hikma Association, the largest Arab association in Istanbul, told Qatar News Agency (QNA) that the members of the Arab community, a large part of which resides in Istanbul, receive the blessed month of Ramadan, as is the case in their Arab countries, with manifestations dominated by the atmosphere. Ramadan.
He added that the Al-Hikma Association, which was founded in 2002 in Istanbul, was like an umbrella that brings together Arabs coming to Turkey, especially to Istanbul, especially students who come to study in Turkey. He pointed out that the association has been organizing since its establishment many activities for the members of the Arab community, At the forefront of its activities are the Ramadan iftar tables.
He stressed that there are some events organized by charitable institutions and societies, and even sometimes there are collective iftar tables organized by Turkish municipalities that anyone can join and enjoy the distinct atmosphere in, where members of the Arab community gather at those tables away from the hustle and bustle of work and daily routine and meet with friends. And the loved ones at the tables that reunite them during the blessed month of Ramadan, in the presence of distinguished scholars and educators in a religious educational program. He pointed out that this Ramadan atmosphere is part of the living reality of the people of the Arab community in Istanbul, where the gatherings at the Ramadan Iftar tables contribute to strengthening and strengthening the bonds of the Arab fabric in particular and give it strong immunity against the phenomenon of detachment from the elements of identity in the month of fasting and worship, in a wonderful painting drawn Communication and solidarity between the various members of the Arab community.
The Fatih region in Istanbul is one of the most important landmarks that bring together the Arab community and reflects the diversity of civilizations that live in this ancient city, which provides a complete picture of the beauty that this diversity creates. There is a huge amount of breakfast and suhoor options in many Arab restaurants. Among the alleys and streets of the old Al-Fateh district.
Despite their different nationalities, the people of the Arab community in Istanbul are keen to preserve the Islamic customs and traditions during the month of Ramadan, as every Arab family still preserves the traditions of its society from which it came to Turkey and works to revive it, and one of the most important customs of the Arabs in Istanbul during Ramadan is to establish Collective Turkish-Arab iftar tables followed by Tarawih prayers, which is an important occasion to achieve social rapprochement between members of the Turkish-Arab community.
The holy month in Turkey is characterized by solidarity and synergy between the members of the Arab community, and individuals of different nationalities feel close to each other, as many Arabs, whether families or friends, gather during the month of Ramadan for breakfast and suhoor meals, and they participate with each other in cooking and serving delicious foods, as they consider it A great opportunity to enjoy the family atmosphere that makes it easier for them to be away from their homelands, and there are those who volunteer to provide meals to the needy fasting people in solidarity with them in these blessed days.
In addition to the role of collective iftar tables in bringing all members of the Arab community closer together and reuniting them in the distinct Ramadan atmosphere, Arab families in Turkey live a unique experience in terms of getting to know the local religious and cultural traditions and customs in Turkey, and learn about the country’s history, culture and traditions, and learn how to celebrate. them and deal with them.
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