Directorate of Religious Affairs
Investigation launched into fashion shoot in mosque amid debate
An investigation has been launched by the prosecution into a director and model who were involved in a controversial filming shoot inside a mosque in the capital Ankara.
Ankara Chief Public Prosecutor's Office launched an investigation against the director identified as B.K. and the model E.C. for filming at Kocatepe Mosque.
Imam suspended over controversial remarks on polls
The Directorate of Religious Affairs (Diyanet) suspended the imam of a mosque in Istanbul's Sultangazi district on May 23 after his disputed remarks during a sermon calling on everyone to "take up arms on election night."
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Diyanet to send letters over Quran burning in Sweden
Türkiye's top religious official will send letters to many countries around the world over Sweden's permission for a planned burning of the Quran, Islam's holy book, near the Turkish Embassy in Stockholm.
Turkish Cyprus has no intention to ban Quran courses: PM
The Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC) has no intention of closing Quran courses, Prime Minister Ersan Saner said on April 18.
Molotov cocktail thrown at Turkish mosque in Greek Cyprus
Three Molotov cocktails were thrown at the Köprülü Hacı İbrahim Ağa Mosque in Limassol province of Greek Cyprus on June 1.
Molotov cocktails thrown at the entrance of the mosque were noticed early and put out.
Turkish President Supports Top Cleric’s Homophobic Comments
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said on Monday evening that he supports Ali Erbas, the head of Directorate of Religious Affairs, Diyanet, over his statements condemning homosexuality.
Erdogan also slammed the Ankara Bar Association, a lawyers' group, for accusing Erbas of inciting hatred.
Top religious body calls for social distancing during Ramadan
Turkey's top religious body on April 14 called for social distancing during the Muslim holy month of Ramadan to stem the spread of coronavirus.
In a statement, the Directorate of Religious Affairs said: "Iftar [fast-breaking] gatherings should be avoided with relatives, neighbors, and friends."
Turkish President Erdoğan urges women, children to go to mosques
President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan urged the staff of Turkey's top religious body, the Directorate of Religious Affairs (Diyanet) on Oct. 4, to encourage women and children to become accustomed to going to mosques.
Turkey’s religious directorate appoints first ever woman as deputy chair
Turkey’s top religious body, the Directorate of Religious Affairs (Diyanet), has appointed Huriye Martı, a professor at Necmettin Erbakan University, to the highest office in the directorate ever held by a woman.
Turkey’s top religious body issues notice on ‘mufti marriages’
The Directorate of Religious Affairs (Diyanet) on Feb. 2 issued a notice regarding the authority and responsibilities of state religious officials (muftis) to perform and register marriages, which has in recent months been an issue of controversy in Turkey.