The masjid, an example of late Ottoman architecture, was opened in Yalova
Hacı Muratlar Mosque, which was built in Yalova in 1908 and is one of the smallest masjids in Turkey, was opened for worship with a ceremony after the restoration.
The masjid, an example of late Ottoman architecture, 4.5 meters wide and 6 meters tall, in Fevziye village of Altınova district, was restored within the scope of the project carried out by the Special Provincial Administration. „Baghdadi“ Speaking at the opening ceremony of the building built with architectural technique, Governor Hülya Kaya said that they were happy to open the mosque for worship again.
Emphasizing that the masjid is a very important work, Kaya said, „This is perhaps one of the smallest masjids in Turkey, but it was idle for many years. Our Secretary General of the Special Administration, the president of the parliament and our council members showed such sensitivity and a project for the restoration of this place was prepared. Our „It was also a very important step for us. In our future work, we will continue to reveal greater works every day, works that will strengthen our bond with the history of this place.“ he said. Ümit Yılmaz, Secretary General of the Special Provincial Administration, stated that in addition to developing the infrastructure and superstructure of the villages, they identified, registered and restored the works in order to protect the historical and cultural heritage.
Stating that improvements were made on the floor of the mosque as Yalova is in an earthquake zone, Yılmaz said: „In this context, the structure was suspended and improvements and static reinforcements were made on the foundation to ensure a healthier and longer life. We completed our structure at a cost of approximately 1 million 600 thousand liras.“ We also carried out landscaping by integrating social areas where our citizens can come and spend time both before and after worship. There was a custom dating back 100 years ago. We especially wanted this custom to be kept alive here. ‚Walking Mansion‘We also have a tree here with a similar story. The adhan was called by using the oak tree next to the mosque as a minaret. In order to continue this tradition, we made the top of the tree accessible with a simple structure. We also applied for the registration process of the tree. With the opinion that it is a tree worthy of registration, the registration process continues by our Bursa Natural Heritage Regional Board. Hopefully, we will complete the registration process of our tree within this year.“
Provincial General Assembly President Hasan Soygüzel said, „We are identifying historical structures and values in our 43 villages, city centers and towns from Altınova to Armutlu. We were all fortunate enough to open the first one. In many more openings and restoration projects, we will bring such historical values to our city and the cultural life of our country.“ „We hope to come together in the meetings we have brought to the tourism life.“ he said. After the speeches, Governor Kaya cut the ribbon and received information from the authorities about the place of worship and the oak tree next to it, which was registered as a historical monument by the Kocaeli Cultural Heritage Preservation Regional Board.
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The Hacı Muratlar Mosque, built in Yalova in 1908, is one of the smallest mosques in Turkey. After undergoing restoration, it was reopened for worship with a ceremony. The mosque, an example of late Ottoman architecture, is 4.5 meters wide and 6 meters tall. The restoration project was carried out by the Special Provincial Administration, and the building was opened for worship by Governor Hülya Kaya.
Secretary General Ümit Yılmaz highlighted the importance of developing infrastructure and superstructure in villages, as well as identifying, registering, and restoring historical and cultural heritage. He also emphasized the improvements made to the mosque, especially in terms of earthquake resistance.
Additionally, Yılmaz mentioned a 100-year-old custom related to the mosque and a nearby oak tree, which was used in the past for calling the adhan. The tree has been submitted for registration as a historical monument, and the registration process is ongoing.
Provincial General Assembly President Hasan Soygüzel expressed the importance of preserving historical structures and values in the region. He also mentioned plans for future restoration projects and bringing historical values to the city’s cultural life.
The ceremony included a ribbon-cutting by Governor Kaya and the opportunity for attendees to learn more about the mosque and the registered oak tree nearby.
