06.10.2025 15:55
The Hacıbektaş Horasan Erenleri Dergahı Cemevi, built on land donated by MHP Chairman Devlet Bahçeli, will be inaugurated on October 11. The complex, established on an area of 6,000 square meters, is described as the largest cemevi project in Turkey and the world. MHP member Yaşar Yıldırım stated that the project reflects Alevi beliefs and traditions, adding that the structure will symbolize the unity of Alevi and Sunni communities.
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MHP Deputy Chairman Yaşar Yıldırım announced that the Hacıbektaş Horasan Erenleri Dergahı Cemevi, which was started after MHP Chairman Devlet Bahçeli donated his land in the Hacıbektaş district of Nevşehir to the Horasan Erenleri Associations Federation, will be opened on October 11.
BAHÇELİ'S LAND PURCHASED 15 YEARS AGO HAS TURNED INTO A COMPLEX
Yıldırım stated in a statement to AA correspondent that the project of the Hacıbektaş Horasan Erenleri Cemevi Complex, located in the Dedebağı neighborhood of Hacıbektaş, came to life after Bahçeli donated the land he purchased 15 years ago to the Horasan Erenleri Associations Federation on December 21, 2022, during the MHP's Mersin rally on December 18, 2022. Emphasizing that the architecture of the complex, built on an area of approximately 6,000 square meters, reflects the traces of Alevi beliefs and traditions, Yıldırım stated that it is the largest cemevi project in Turkey and the world in terms of its physical scope.
"THIS IS NOT A PROJECT OF TODAY, BUT OF 15 YEARS AGO"
Yıldırım noted that the plans for the project were made many years ago, stating: "The esteemed Chairman purchased this land 15 years ago. This is not a job of today, nor of yesterday. This was also arranged by an Alevi elder. Then it was transferred to someone else, and finally, it was transferred to our esteemed Chairman. Our esteemed Chairman donated the land to the Horasan Erenleri Associations Federation. Then it was said, 'Make a project here, let there be a cemevi, a dergah, a complex.'
"ALEVISM IS A TRADITION OF TURKISH AND TURKMEN"
Yıldırım drew attention to the relationship between Alevism and Bektaşism, stating, "Alevism is a tradition and belief system unique to the Turk, Türkmen, and Oghuz. Bektaşism also exists in Albania and Greece. Today, there is a commonality between Alevism and Bektaşism."
THE MOST COMPREHENSIVE DERGAH IN THE WORLD
Yıldırım expressed that the cemevi project is the most comprehensive dergah in the world in terms of both size and function, stating, "We will hopefully open this on October 11."
ALIEN BELIEFS AND TRADITIONS REFLECTED IN ARCHITECTURE
Yıldırım explained that the complex consists of three floors: basement, ground, and first floor, and stated that the ceiling of the cemevi hall is designed to represent the sky with a swallow motif in seven layers. "The cemevi has four doors. One door is for sharia, one for tariqa, one for marifat, and one for truth. There are 40 ranks. The ceiling of the cemevi hall is 12-sided, which represents the 12 imams," Yıldırım said, adding, "We reflect Alevi beliefs and traditions in the cemevi and dergah."
EVERY DETAIL DESIGNED WITH PRECISION
Yıldırım noted that the cemevi hall features symbols unique to the Alevi belief system, such as "eternal fire" and "water figure," stating, "Everything has been thought out and beautifully reflected in the project. That project is now coming to life."
ALEVI ELDERS CONTRIBUTED TO THE PROCESS
Yıldırım stated that the Horasan Erenleri Associations Federation and Alevi elders played an active role in the project process, saying, "Those who prepared the project studied the dergah in Hacıbektaş very well. So far, no one who knows this work has seen any deficiencies or excesses."
THE FIRST INVITATION WAS GIVEN TO BAHÇELİ
Yıldırım stated that MHP Chairman Devlet Bahçeli closely followed the process, saying, "Our esteemed Chairman frequently said, 'Open it as soon as possible,' while following the process. I presented the first invitation to him. He was very happy. Seeing this project come to life on a land purchased 15 years ago is very meaningful for him."
"IT WILL BE A SYMBOL OF ALEVI AND SUNNI UNITY"
Yıldırım noted that the date of October 11 holds special significance as it is the day Hacı Bektaş-ı Veli passed away.
"This complex will be a symbol of the unity of the Oghuz in Anatolia and the brotherhood of Alevis and Sunnis. We invite all our citizens to the opening," he said.
THE SECOND STAGE OF THE COMPLEX IS NEARLY COMPLETE
Yıldırım stated that the furniture and interior design works in the second stage of the complex will be completed within two months, saying, "The second stage will also be completed in a short time."
PHYSICAL FEATURES OF THE CEMEVİ
- Approximately 307 square meters of cemevi hall in the Horasan Erenleri Cemevi Complex,
- 50 vehicle capacity closed parking, 15 vehicle capacity open parking,
- 160-person multi-purpose meeting room,
- foyer area, elder and conversation rooms,
- dining hall, industrial kitchen,
- slaughter area, mortuary, morgue, guesthouse,
- 22 guest rooms with a capacity of 50 beds and 2 workshops.
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