451st anniversary of foundation of foundations…
The 451st anniversary of the foundation of foundations in Cyprus and the 66th anniversary of their transfer from the British to the Turkish Cypriot community were celebrated.
The 451st anniversary of the foundation of foundations in Cyprus and the 66th anniversary of their transfer from the British to the Turkish Cypriot community were celebrated.
"We continue the tradition of kindness that our ancestors started 451 years ago, we stand by the needy," said İbrahim, General Manager of the Cyprus Foundations Administration.
Benter stated that they support schools, hospitals, cultural activities and charitable associations.
On the occasion of the day, a ceremony was held at the Cyprus Foundations Administration, a moment of silence was held, and a wreath was presented to the Atatürk bust.
“EVERYONE IN NEED IS HELPED”
Speaking at the ceremony attended by the employees of the Cyprus Foundations Administration, İbrahim Benter noted that after the conquest of Cyprus in 1571, the Ottoman administration, which started the tradition of doing charity and goodness by establishing foundations, helped everyone in need, regardless of Turkish, Greek, Armenian, Maronite, Muslim or Christian.
Stating that mosques and schools were built and the poor were taken care of, Benter stated that there was a struggle for years to return the foundations, which were rendered inoperable and whose properties were seized during the British period.
“Dr. WE REMEMBER KÜÇÜK AND ITS FRIENDS WITH MERCY AND GRATITUDE”
İbrahim Benter, General Manager of the Cyprus Foundations Administration, said that the founders of the foundations, Dr. He noted that they commemorated Fazıl Küçük and his friends with mercy and gratitude.
After his ceremony at the Cyprus Foundations Administration, Dr. A wreath was laid at Fazıl Küçük's grave in Anıttepe.
The award ceremony of the "I Know Evkaf Contest" will be held at the Foundations Administration at 15.00 today.