They opened the tavern with a prayer! They even invited a retired imam.

They opened the tavern with a prayer! They even invited a retired imam.

14.05.2026 14:50

The opening of a tavern in the Fethiye district of Muğla was held with prayers. At the ceremony attended by Fethiye Chamber of Commerce and Industry President Osman Çelik and Fethiye Deputy Mayor Veli Uysal, a retired imam recited a prayer. While the images surprised viewers, Deputy Mayor Uysal, speaking at the tavern's opening, wished the owner abundant and prosperous earnings.

A ceremony held for a newly opened tavern in the Fethiye district of Muğla witnessed jaw-dropping moments.

RETIRED IMAM OFFERED A PRAYER

An imam, who was invited to the ceremony for the opening of the tavern in Fethiye and was reportedly recently retired, offered a prayer. While the prayer at the tavern opening caused astonishment, Fethiye Chamber of Commerce and Industry President Osman Çıralı, who attended the opening, stated that new businesses contribute to both employment and the regional economy, saying, "We believe this new venue will hopefully bring vitality to Fethiye's economy. As the Chamber of Commerce and Industry, we value the opening of new venues, providing employment, and bringing them into the economy. I wish success to the friends who opened the venue, the employees, and the customers. It has truly become a beautiful place. It will hopefully bring a new breath to Foça Neighborhood."

Tavern opening prayer ceremony

DEPUTY MAYOR: MAY ALLAH GRANT ABUNDANT AND BLESSED EARNINGS

Fethiye Deputy Mayor Veli Uysal, in his speech, thanked the business owner and said, "I thank my brother Celil for investing in this region. May it be auspicious and blessed. May Allah grant abundant and blessed earnings."

Deputy Mayor speaking at tavern opening

VIEWERS LEFT ASTONISHED AT THE FOOTAGE

The footage of the tavern being opened with a prayer surprised viewers, while the videos spreading on social media caused reactions.

Reactions to tavern opening prayer footage

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