318 Quran Memorizers Receive Certificates at Istanbul Ceremony
The event was organized by the Erenler Foundation, which has operated educational programs at the Ismailağa Madrasah in Istanbul’s Fatih district since 1997. The foundation said its curriculum includes Quran memorization, Arabic and advanced Islamic studies.
Participants who completed their studies between 2022 and 2025 received their certificates during the ceremony. The day began with a procession from Ismailağa Mosque to Yavuz Sultan Selim Mosque, where students holding roses walked alongside family members.
The program included Quran recitations, speeches and the presentation of certificates.
According to organizers, religious figures, community representatives and local participants attended the event.
In a statement, foundation officials said the gathering aimed to “support a new generation committed to the Quran.” They also noted that the ceremony was “not only a graduation, but a symbol of service to Quranic teachings.”
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One graduate, Mehmet Emin Çivi, said the program marked the beginning of a new phase in his life. “Together with 318 of my brothers, we received our ijazah in Islamic sciences,” he said. “We will try to share what we have been taught across different regions.”
Abdülmetin Karakum, a madrasa official involved in the ceremony, also commented on the event. “We awarded certificates to 318 students,” he said. “We thank everyone who participated.”
The program began with a speech by the foundation’s honorary president, followed by a closing prayer. Attendees exchanged greetings in the mosque courtyard as the event concluded.
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