The first sermon of the new Diyanet President's term: The new president's 'first test'
The first sermon of the term of Safi Arpaguş, who was appointed to replace Ali Erbaş, will be read. In the new era, the stance to be taken, especially regarding the Republic and Atatürk, is a matter of curiosity.
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September 19 is a significant date as it is both Veterans Day and a Friday. This year, the Diyanet's central sermon will be read in mosques during Friday prayers. At the same time, it will be the first Friday prayer of the term of Safi Arpaguş, who was newly appointed as the President of Religious Affairs.
During the term of the outgoing President of Religious Affairs, Ali Erbaş, the failure to include the name of the founder of our Republic, Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, in the sermons had caused criticism. Now, with Arpaguş taking office, the question of whether these traditions will continue is on the agenda.
It is awaited with curiosity whether the new president will mention Atatürk's name and whether this stance will continue.