Regarding the role of Shiites in political and social affairs, the expert on Turkish issues stated, “There are no restrictions on the Shiites from the Turkish government, and they are active. But they neither have much contact with the outside their circle nor are they very active in social affairs. Shiites in Turkey do not have a political party, and they keep themselves on the margins of society, in other words, they are cautious.”

A large number of Turkish and Syrian people died in different cities of these two countries due to the earthquake.

The book “Truth as it is” was published in Turkey by the AhlulBayt (a.s.) World Assembly Publishing House.

In the Halkali Shiite area of Istanbul, Turkey, thousands of lovers of the immaculate and infallible AhlulBayt (a.s.) commemorated the Arbaeen of Imam Hussain (a.s.) in Yahya Kamal Bayatli Cultural Center Hall.

On the occasion of the Arbaeen of Imam Hussain (a.s.), a ceremony was held in Zaynabiyah Institute in Istanbul, Turkey, attending by the enthusiasts of Imam Hussain (a.s.) and his loyal companions. In the ceremony Hojat al-Islam Sheikh Salah al-Din Ozgunduz delivered a speech.

On the occasion of the Arbaeen of Imam Hussain (a.s.), a ceremony was held in Istanbul, Turkey, attending by the enthusiasts of Imam Hussain (a.s.) and his loyal companions. In the ceremony Hojat al-Islam Sheikh Qadir Akaras, the head of the Union of Turkish Ulama (Ehlader) delivered a speech.

The book “Ghadir Khumm Event” published in Turkish in Turkey by the AhlulBayt (a.s.) World Assembly.

The book “Prayer, the Ascension of the Believer” by Mr. Mustafa Qusayr was published in Turkish in Turkey by the AhlulBayt (a.s.) World Assembly.