Welcome to the Islamic Prayer Times in Turkey webpage by MuslimandQuran.com! Here, we provide you with the most accurate prayer times that automatically update according to the time the prayer is due. You can find your city's prayer time for each salah, Fajr, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib, and Isha without hassle.
Islam was brought to the shores of Anatolia, Turkey, in the 11th century by the Seljuks. Later, the religion spread in the region. So much so that Turkey, or Turkiye, became the place of origin for one of the strongest Muslim empires in the world. Turkey was the seat of the Muslim Ottoman Empire, which ruled Southeast Europe, Western Asia, and Northern Africa between the 14th and early 20th centuries.
Turkey is a historic land full of vibrant architecture and ancient artifacts. The Hagia Sofia, Blue Mosque, Suleymaniye Mosque, and the Grand Mosque of Bursa are some of the many notable mosques in Turkey. With about 99% of the population in Turkey being Muslim, it comes as no surprise that finding accessible mosques is not hard. However, tourists and even residents can benefit from a prayer times application that provides accurate salah times on the go.
With our Prayer Times page, you will have easy access to accurate prayer times with prompt updates and countdowns to the next prayer time. We at MuslimandQuran.com are dedicated to providing you with accurate service for your needs, whether you are traveling or working.
We provide you with accurate and prompt Islamic prayer times in Turkey along with other locations, with adhan and Iqamah times on our webpage as well as mobile apps, whether iOS or Android. To access prayer times in your location from our webpage, visit MuslimandQuran.com and click on Prayer Times. You will be directed to the prayer times for the location your browser is set on. To manually choose the country and city of your current residence, go to Country Listing and select the country of your choice.
The earliest significant contact of Islam with historical Turkish lands was the Arab-Muslim conquest of the 7th century CE. With gradual conversions, Islam steadily spread in the region, gaining a mass following, with Turkey boasting a Muslim population of 99%. Seljuk Turks and, subsequently, the Ottoman Empire contributed significantly to the Islamization of the region. They have left behind several artistic and culturally significant traces with mosques and traditional artifacts.
The Top Kapi Palace houses an impressive collection of calligraphic work reminiscent of the rich history of Turkiye.
The Blue Mosque is an architectural masterpiece renowned in the world for its intricate tilework and exquisite minarets.
Hagia Sophia (Ayasofya Camii) is another mosque, converted from a church in the 15th century, that shows the preserved history of Turkey.
With such a majority of Muslims, it is no surprise for Turkey to be full of celebrations at each Islamic festival and event. Traditional ways of celebration with local customs can be seen all over Turkey, with ethnic foods and rituals.
There are unique traditions experienced, especially in the month of Ramadan. In Istanbul, before suhoor (beginning of the fast), Drummers of Ramadan announce the pre-dawn mealtime with drumming and chants. At the end of the fast, the Iftar Cannon in Istanbul signals the end of the daily fast with a ceremonial cannon shot.
Both the Eids, Eid al-Fitr (Ramadan Bayramı) and Eid al-Adha (Kurban Bayramı) are celebrated with much enthusiasm. Local treats such as"gözleme" (a type of stuffed flatbread), "baklava" (a sweet pastry), and "lokma" (sweet fried dough) are prepared in celebration of the festivals. Communal prayers, feasts, and exchanges of gifts take place to celebrate the spirit of Eid, as well as charity and giving to the less fortunate.
Special days or not, holding religious significance, such as the Night of Ascension (Isra and Mi'raj), are celebrated with prayers and spiritual gatherings at mosques and such.
Make sure to connect with the local Muslim community when visiting Turkey! Fostering brotherhood and goodwill is an essential duty for every Muslim. We at MuslimandQuran.com are devoted to contributing to strengthening and growing our worldwide Muslim community. So, reach out to prayer groups and local Islamic organizations or strike up a nice conversation with your neighbor in the mosque!