08.06.2026 14:10
A salon artist performing at a wedding in Istanbul's Büyükçekmece reacted with the words, "They asked us to stop because the call to prayer was being recited. Sorry, but such things happen in this country..." when he was requested to pause the music during the adhan.
A salon artist performing at a wedding in Büyükçekmece sparked outrage on social media for his reaction to guests who requested a pause in the music during the call to prayer. Taking the microphone on stage, the singer complained, "Sorry, but such things happen in this country..." Social media users strongly criticized him, saying, "You have to show respect."
"SUCH THINGS HAPPEN IN THIS COUNTRY"
The incident took place at a wedding hall in Istanbul's Büyükçekmece district. The salon artist, who was performing and leading the entertainment, received a request from guests to stop the music as the call to prayer began. Forced to pause the music, the singer expressed his displeasure while on stage at the microphone, addressing the attendees: "They asked us to stop because the call to prayer is being recited. Sorry, but such things happen in this country..."
OUTPOURING OF REACTION ON SOCIAL MEDIA
The debate quickly escalated after mobile phone footage of the moments at the wedding surfaced online. The artist's attitude toward the call to prayer and the sensitivity of the guests in the hall caused a huge uproar on social media platforms.