The Beha Hüseyin Köprülü Mosque was opened for worship with a ceremony

The Beha Hüseyin Köprülü Mosque, built in cooperation with the Cyprus Evkaf Administration and the Gönyeli-Alayköy Municipality, with the contributions of philanthropist Beha Hüseyin Köprülü, was opened for worship with a ceremony.

The opening ceremony was attended by philanthropist Beha Hüseyin Köprülü and his family, as well as Prime Minister Ünal Üstel, 5th President Ersin Tatar, the Ambassador of the Republic of Turkey to Lefkoşa Ali Murat Başçeri, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Tourism, Culture, Youth and Environment Fikri Ataoğlu, several ministers, members of parliament, the General Director of the Cyprus Evkaf Administration Mustafa Tümer, the Mayor of Gönyeli-Alayköy Municipality Hüseyin Amcaoğlu, representatives of institutions and organizations, and numerous citizens.

The ceremony, which began with a moment of silence and the recitation of the National Anthem, continued with the recitation of the Holy Quran by Muharrem Bozkurt, the Imam of Demirhan Mosque.

At the ceremony, philanthropist Beha Hüseyin Köprülü, Gönyeli-Alayköy Mayor Hüseyin Amcaoğlu, Cyprus Evkaf Administration General Manager Mustafa Tümer, and Prime Minister Ünal Üstel delivered speeches in turn.

In his speech, Prime Minister Ünal Üstel emphasized that the government, local administrations, and philanthropists continue to contribute significant works to the country through cooperation, stating that the Turkish Cypriot people, despite all difficulties and embargoes, continue their struggle for existence without compromising their identity, faith, and values. Üstel wished that the Beha Hüseyin Köprülü Mosque would be beneficial to the country and the Islamic world.

Cyprus Evkaf Administration General Manager Mustafa Tümer, in his speech, stated that with the opening of the mosque, they were witnessing another living link in a long-standing foundation civilization and charitable tradition. Tümer expressed his hope that the Beha Hüseyin Köprülü Mosque would be a center of peace, prosperity, and solidarity for Alayköy, and thanked those who contributed to the realization of the project.

Gönyeli-Alayköy Municipality Mayor Hüseyin Amcaoğlu, in his speech, stated that the city continues to grow not only through physical investments but also through spiritual values ​​and a spirit of unity, adding that the mosque in question builds a strong bridge of hearts between the past and the future.

The philanthropist Beha Hüseyin Köprülü, in his speech, stated that the foundations of the mosque are based on a deep historical heritage dating back to the Ottoman period, and wished that the work would be beneficial to the TRNC and the entire Islamic world.

Following the speeches, the Beha Hüseyin Köprülü Mosque was opened for worship with a prayer recited by Dursun Ali Coşkun, Religious Services Counselor of the Turkish Republic's Lefkoşa Embassy. After the opening, participants were offered traditional Turkish sweets (lokma).

We wish that the Beha Hüseyin Köprülü Mosque will be beneficial to the Gönyeli-Alayköy region, our country, and the entire Islamic world; and we thank our philanthropist, institutions, and everyone who contributed to the realization of this work.