Ramadan excitement in Eyüp Sultan Mosque: Mahya hung
The Ottoman tradition of the mahya, which adorns mosques during the month of Ramadan , "the sultan of eleven months", took its place in the Eyüp Sultan Mosque . The mahya, which is hung between the two minarets of the mosque, was viewed from the air, accompanied by the unique view of the Golden Horn .
"WELCOME RAMADAN-I SHERIF"
"Sultan of eleven months" Mahyas, an Ottoman tradition that adorns mosques during Ramadan, are taking their place in mosques in Istanbul . Mahyas were prepared by Turkey's last mahya master Kahraman Yıldız and his team, in coordination with the Ministry of Culture and Tourism and the General Directorate of Foundations . The mahya was placed between the two minarets of the mosque, accompanied by a unique view of the Golden Horn. Mahyas were hung in the Eyüp Sultan Mosque, where many citizens pray every day, days before the start of the month of Ramadan. The mahya hung in the mosque bore the words "Welcome Ramadan-ı Şerif" . The mahya, the symbol of Ramadan, was viewed from the air.
"A PERSON'S SPIRIT BECOMES BRIGHT IN RAMADAN"
Hatice Saçkan, who stated that mahyas have been an important Ramadan symbol from past to present and that they came from Silivri, said, "During Ramadan, the human spirit shines brightly, we look forward to it, we are prepared, our hearts are agitated. Mahyas are a tradition that comes from the Ottomans."
"MONTH OF SHARING, BLESSING, BEAUTY"
Seyhan Altın , one of the citizens who said that Ramadan is a month of unity, abundance and sharing, said, "When we say Ramadan, spirituality, beauty and peace come to mind. Mahyas are beautiful things, it is clear that Ramadan has come, we like it. It is the month of sharing, charity, abundance, beauty, the month when sins are forgiven."
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