"Great disrespect at Ferdi Tayfur's funeral."

Legendary figure of Arabesque music, 79-year-old Ferdi Tayfur, passed away on Thursday evening at the hospital where he was receiving treatment due to liver and kidney failure.

INTENSE ATTENDANCE AT THE CEREMONY

Alongside the Tayfur family, the famous artist's funeral ceremony held at the Atatürk Cultural Center (AKM) was attended by Culture Minister Mehmet Nuri Ersoy, Istanbul Metropolitan Mayor Ekrem İmamoğlu, Orhan Gencebay, İbrahim Tatlıses, Fatih-Şebnem Kısaparmak, Yavuz Bingöl, and many fans.

THE MOSQUE WAS ALSO PACKED

After the ceremony held at AKM, Ferdi Tayfur's funeral was brought to Barbaros Hayrettin Paşa Mosque. Just like at AKM, a large crowd was present at the mosque to bid farewell to the famous artist on his final journey.

GREAT DISRESPECT AT THE FUNERAL

Some citizens' actions at the mosque left onlookers in disbelief. Some individuals approached the coffin of the famous artist on the bier to take photos, while others took selfies.

SOME CITIZENS PROTESTED

Those who crossed the security line competed with each other to take photos with the celebrities attending the funeral at every opportunity. These moments were met with protests from some citizens.