In a village in Nevşehir, cooking at home during iftar time has been banned.

In a village in Nevşehir, cooking at home during iftar time has been banned.

10.03.2025 23:11

The mayor of Eğrikuyu village, which is affiliated with the central district of Nevşehir, has made an interesting decision by banning iftar meals in homes. The villagers break their fast together by preparing meals collectively in a communal manner.

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In the village of Eğrikuyu, connected to the central district of Nevşehir, the practice that started with home food delivery during the pandemic has turned into a tradition of communal iftar over the last 4 years.



Iftar time in a village in Nevşehir, cooking at home is prohibited


COOKING AT HOME DURING IFTAR TIME IS PROHIBITED



The village headman made an interesting decision by prohibiting iftar meals at home. The villagers prepare meals for 600 people daily and break their fast together.



Iftar time in a village in Nevşehir, cooking at home is prohibited


"600-700 PEOPLE ARE SERVED DAILY"



One of the villagers, Nursel Şahin, said, "Everyone comes together here, meets. May God bless those who contributed," while Figen Eryılmaz added, "This event has been held for 4 years. We are very pleased with the practice. During the pandemic, food was delivered to homes. Now we break our fast together here. Not only our villagers but also people from nearby villages come. We also host our guests here. Daily meals for 600-700 people are prepared. Since we live in the village, sometimes we didn't have the opportunity to cook. Everyone is very satisfied with this practice."



Iftar time in a village in Nevşehir, cooking at home is prohibited


"THIS WAY WE CAN HOST MORE GUESTS"



The imam of Eğrikuyu village, Ali Karataş, stated, "Before this practice started, food was served at homes. Since 2021, meals have been served collectively. This way, we can host more guests."



Iftar time in a village in Nevşehir, cooking at home is prohibited


"ALL VILLAGERS, INCLUDING THOSE WHO ARE FEUDING, BREAK THEIR FAST UNDER THE SAME ROOF"



The village headman, Nihat Ateş, who stated that having iftar at home is prohibited during Ramadan, said, "We gather in the cultural center at iftar time. All villagers, including those who are feuding, break their fast under the same roof. We wanted to continue the tradition that was previously done on a smaller scale at homes in a professional manner. We prepare meals for 600 people daily."



Iftar time in a village in Nevşehir, cooking at home is prohibited


THE COST OF THE MEAL IS COVERED BY CHARITABLE DONORS



Ateş stated that they cover the cost of the daily meals with the contributions of charitable citizens, saying, "Unity and solidarity are at the highest level in this village. All our villagers support me in this service. Our youth help with the meal before and after. Meals are also delivered to elderly and sick citizens who cannot come to the meal, thanks to our youth. Additionally, we send daily iftar meals to security, health, and airport personnel working in our region."



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