27.05.2026 07:10
The first prayer of Eid al-Adha was performed in Iğdır, the easternmost city of Turkey, at 05:14 AM. As citizens flocked to mosques in the early hours of the morning, messages of unity and solidarity were delivered following the Eid prayer.
The spiritual atmosphere of Eid al-Adha spread to mosques across Turkey with the first light of morning. The Eid prayer was performed in Iğdır, located in the easternmost part of Turkey, at 05:14 AM.
Citizens flocking to mosques in the early morning hours lined up to perform the Eid al-Adha prayer. As mosques filled up before the prayer, the faithful offered prayers and experienced the spiritual joy of the holiday.
A MESSAGE OF UNITY AND SOLIDARITY WAS GIVEN
In the sermon delivered after the Eid prayer, emphasis was placed on the importance of unity, solidarity, brotherhood, and sharing. After the sermon, citizens exchanged holiday greetings, creating density at mosque exits.
THE LAST EID PRAYER WILL BE PERFORMED IN İZMİR
While the first Eid al-Adha prayer in Turkey was performed in Iğdır, the last Eid prayer will be performed in İzmir at 06:25 AM. Thus, a time difference of 1 hour and 11 minutes was created between Eid prayer times across Turkey.