Striking survey from KONDA Research: Perception of religiosity in the public sphere is transforming in Turkey
A study conducted by the KONDA Research Company reveals that a visible transformation has taken place in the perception of religiosity in the public sphere during the 23-year AKP rule.
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Striking results have emerged from the survey titled "Lifestyles," which the KONDA Research Company conducted with 6 thousand 137 people in October 2024.
In the study, participants were asked the question, "Should restaurants remain open during the day in the month of Ramadan, or should they be closed until iftar?"
According to the results, while the rate of those who said "Restaurants should be completely closed during Ramadan" was 14% in 2007, this rate fell to 4% as of 2024. Similarly, the rate of those who advocated the view that "Restaurants should be closed until iftar" also declined from 38% to 24%.
In contrast, there was a significant increase in the rate of those who said "Restaurants should be open during the month of Ramadan." This rate, which was 48% in 2007, rose to 62% in 2024.
These data show that the understanding of individual religiosity in Turkey is changing and that the perception of religion in the public sphere has gained a different dimension. While an increasing number of people in the public eye argue that individual preferences should be respected during the month of Ramadan, it is observed that support for shaping the public sphere within the framework of religious rules is decreasing.