Controversial image at Büyük Çamlıca Mosque: Two people are kissing here.

Controversial image at Büyük Çamlıca Mosque: Two people are kissing here.

28.08.2025 22:22

After taking photos in the courtyard of the mosque, images of a kissing couple became a hot topic on social media. A female citizen who recorded those moments expressed her reaction by stating that security did not intervene, saying, "This is a sacred place, why are there such scenes?"

The incident that took place at the Büyük Çamlıca Mosque in Istanbul sparked a debate on social media. The images of a couple who came to the mosque's courtyard, first taking photos and then kissing, caused reactions.

"TWO PEOPLE ARE KISSING HERE"

A female citizen who recorded those moments expressed her reaction by saying, "We are currently at Çamlıca Mosque. We are in the inner courtyard. Look, two people are kissing here. The lady's outfit is also inappropriate. The security is not intervening."

Image causing controversy at Büyük Çamlıca Mosque: Two people are kissing here

"WHY ISN'T THERE AN INTERVENTION?"

A citizen emphasizing that the mosque is a sacred place said, "Isn't this a place of worship? Why isn't there an intervention?" calling on the authorities. While the images quickly became a topic of discussion, the attitude of the Diyanet and mosque security also became a matter of debate.

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