Night of Decree observed with prayers
The Night of Power or Laylat al-Qadr, also known as Kadir Gecesi in Turkish, is considered more beneficial than a thousand months in Islam. It is a night that is highly revered by Muslims around the world. On this auspicious occasion, people flock to mosques to pray and seek blessings.
In Istanbul, the night was celebrated with immense participation in mosques such as Ayasofya-i Kebir Mosque, Sultanahmet Mosque, Süleymaniye Mosque, and many others. People gathered to pray together and seek spiritual fulfillment.
Some people broke their fast in Sultanahmet Square, while others lined up at restaurants for iftar meals. After iftar, families came together to pray and attend the Taraweeh prayers.
The largest mosque in Istanbul, Büyük Çamlıca Mosque, was filled with worshipers who wanted to observe Kadir Gecesi. Prayers and supplications were offered, and special gifts were distributed to children.
In other cities like Erzurum, Ağrı, Tunceli, and Kars, similar scenes were witnessed with people coming together in mosques to observe the night with prayers and devotion. Young and old, men and women, all gathered to seek the blessings of this special night.
The night was also celebrated in cities like Samsun, İzmir, Gaziantep, Şanlıurfa, Malatya, and many others with prayers, recitation of the Quran, and spiritual gatherings. The atmosphere was filled with piety and reverence as people came together to seek forgiveness and blessings.
In each city, the night was marked with unique traditions and practices, but the essence was the same – to seek closeness to Allah and benefit from the blessings of Kadir Gecesi. The night was a reminder of the importance of unity, prayer, and spiritual reflection in the lives of Muslims.
As the night came to an end, people left the mosques with a sense of peace and tranquility, carrying the blessings of Kadir Gecesi in their hearts. May this special night bring peace, prosperity, and blessings to all who observed it with devotion and faith.
