The month of Ramadan was welcomed with the "Ramazan Sokağı" established at MAKÜ Faculty of Theology

The "Ramazan Sokağı" event, organized by the Faculty of Theology at Burdur Mehmet Akif Ersoy University to bring the spiritual atmosphere of the month of Ramadan to the campus, was held with great enthusiasm and high participation.

The event area set up at the Faculty of Theology offered participants a journey from past to present with its traditional motifs, symbols unique to Ramadan, and meaningful thematic sections. The program began with a recitation of the Quran by Yunus Emre Tekkoyun, a student of the Faculty of Theology, and the spiritual atmosphere that enveloped the environment provided emotional moments for the participants.

 "A small step, a big awareness"

Speaking at the opening, Dean of the Faculty of Theology Prof. Dr. Yasin Pişgin began his speech by thanking the students and academics who contributed to the organization. Expressing his gratitude to the students who worked late into the night to prepare the event, Pişgin particularly emphasized the support of the university administration.

Pişgin stated that Rector Prof. Dr. Hüseyin Dalgar has always been with them with his financial and moral support, and noted that the work done might seem modest from the outside but could have a significant impact. 

Recalling that the Ramazan Sokağı was organized for the first time last year and was featured in the national press, Pişgin expressed that work done with sincerity can reach large audiences.

"Ramadan is a season of awakening"

In his speech, Pişgin emphasized that the month of Ramadan is a season of awareness, noting that modern life sometimes leads people to a state of consciousness confusion. He said that Ramadan reminds people of life, time, and death again; keeping the heart and conscience alive.

He stated that while experiencing Ramadan, it is a faith responsibility to think not only of our own table but also of those in need in our heart's geography.

"Ramadan is peace"

Rector Prof. Dr. Hüseyin Dalgar also stated in his speech that the month of Ramadan is a time of peace and purification. Expressing that the intensity and fatigue brought by the modern world create a burden on the human soul, Rector Dalgar said that Ramadan offers an opportunity to cleanse from this burden and turn inward.

Emphasizing that Ramadan is one of the most important values of the nation and civilization, Rector Dalgar stated that this month is not just a time period on the calendar; it is an exceptional time that should be experienced spiritually and practically.

Drawing attention to the importance of science and technology along with faith and spirituality, Rector Dalgar emphasized the necessity of raising a generation that is nourished by its values but equipped with the knowledge required by the age. He stated that especially students of the faculty of theology undertake a mission to guide society and will represent this balance in all parts of the country when they graduate.

Ramadan enthusiasm with traditional symbols

The drum and manis, which are symbols of Ramadan, also attracted great interest at the event. After the opening speeches, the opening ribbon of Ramazan Sokağı was cut with the participation of Rector Dalgar and the students.

The program, enriched with stands, thematic areas, and various activities, provided an unforgettable Ramadan evening for students and academics. The campus hosted a special atmosphere where the feelings of unity and togetherness were strengthened; sharing, awareness, and spirituality came to the forefront.

Ramazan Sokağı took its place in memories as a meaningful meeting where university youth both connected with tradition and reinforced their social sensitivity.

The genocide in Gaza was not forgotten

The human tragedy in Gaza was also not forgotten at the Ramazan Sokağı event. A special stand was set up to symbolically present the ongoing attacks and humanitarian crisis in the region to the attention of visitors.

In the section prepared to draw attention to the people of Gaza struggling with hunger and poverty, the difficulties experienced were depicted with empty tables and striking visuals. The poster "Fasting in Gaza is Prohibited" at the stand led visitors to deep thoughts.

This area created within the scope of the event stood out as a meaningful awareness effort reminding that the month of Ramadan is not only a time for individual worship but also a time for ummah consciousness, solidarity, and establishing a heartfelt connection with the oppressed.