02.01.2026 23:42
Turkish doctor Sine Aras Akten, living in New York, recorded and shared the sound of the call to prayer for the first time in the center of Brooklyn on social media. In her post, Akten tagged New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani, emphasizing that her experience was a reminder not only of religion but also of humanity and empathy.
Turkish doctor Sine Aras Akten, living in New York, recorded and shared on social media the sound of the call to prayer for the first time in the center of Brooklyn. Dr. Akten tagged New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani in her post.
DEEPLY AFFECTED
Aras Akten stated that the sound of the call to prayer deeply affected her in New York, a city known for its crowds and constant noise, and she said her eyes filled with tears. Emphasizing that this experience was not just a religious moment, the doctor expressed, "At that moment, I felt that this was bigger than both religion and politics. It was a reminder that human dignity can still be heard in a city filled with constant noise."
CALL FOR EMPATHY AND RESPECT
Aras Akten stated in her message that humanity should unite not by erasing differences, but by showing respect for beliefs and protecting each other's right to exist.
In her post, the doctor also tagged New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani, who started his duties on the first day of the year, and conveyed the message, "We must choose empathy over fear."
The call to prayer that Akten heard was recited at the Eyüp Sultan Mosque and Cultural Center, which began construction in 2003 and was completed in 2010.