17.07.2026 17:42
In Karaman, expatriate Muharrem Bozan, whose 11-year marriage ended, celebrated his divorce by offering lokma to citizens. Bozan, who distributed lokma at Aktekke July 15 Democracy Square, said, "Divorce was expensive but worth it in the end. Everything other than health is a lie."
44-year-old Muharrem Bozan, who has lived in Vienna, the capital of Austria, for about 20 years, offered lokma to citizens at Aktekke 15 July Democracy Square to share his happiness after his 11-year marriage ended amicably.
"THE PROCESS WAS QUITE PAINFUL"
Bozan, describing his difficult marriage and divorce process, said, "I went through a very bad marriage. It lasted about 11 years. Thank God, I am now divorced. From now on, we will continue our lives peacefully and, most importantly, healthily. We have two children, and I will live for my children from now on. My children need a healthy and strong father, not a sick one lying in bed. For this reason, we decided to end our marriage. We separated by mutual agreement, but the process was quite painful."
"DIVORCE WAS EXPENSIVE"
Elaborating on his words, "Divorce was expensive but worth it," Bozan said, "Yes, divorce was expensive in every way. In the end, you take your jacket and leave the house, leaving everything for your children. But everything else is a lie compared to health. Divorce was expensive, but in the end, it was worth it. Material things can be regained and replaced. The most important thing was to regain my health and peace."
"I AM NOT CONSIDERING REMARRYING"
Stating that he does not plan to remarry, Bozan said, "I definitely have no such thought at the moment, but we cannot know what time will show."
Explaining why he celebrated his divorce joy by distributing lokma, Bozan said, "I wanted to share my happiness with everyone. Lokma is usually distributed to seek blessings for a deceased person. I thought, 'Why shouldn't it be distributed for happiness?' I wanted everyone to share in my happiness and enjoy the sweet treat. So I had lokma made. Perhaps it was a first in Karaman. Citizens who saw the banner congratulated me, saying 'Congratulations, may it bring you joy, well done.' Some people going through divorces also came to me and shared similar experiences."
The citizens could not hide their astonishment at the events and said, 'May God accept it.'