10.03.2026 09:00
The artist Celal Karatüre, known for the hymn "Pilgrims at the Kaaba," responded to allegations that he received high fees for iftar and promotional programs he attended during Ramadan. Karatüre stated that the claims do not reflect the truth and expressed that he has not received such fees from any institution or organization.
"Celal Karatüre, known for the hymn 'Pilgrims at the Kaaba,' made a statement regarding the claims that he received high fees for iftar and promotional programs he attended during Ramadan, stating that these claims do not reflect the truth.
"THE CLAIM THAT I RECEIVED 300-500 THOUSAND TL IS BASELESS"
Addressing the claims that have appeared in some press and social media platforms recently, Karatüre said that the news stating he received 300 thousand TL for a charity iftar program he was invited to during Ramadan and 500 thousand TL for promotional programs is completely unfounded. Emphasizing that these news do not reflect the truth, Karatüre expressed that he did not receive such fees from any institution or organization.
WILL INITIATE LEGAL PROCESS
Stating that the claims made are aimed at misleading the public, Karatüre expressed that he firmly rejects such unfounded and untrue news. The artist also announced that he will initiate the necessary legal process regarding the defamatory claims made against him.