05.01.2025 10:10
Famous figure of the art world, Ferdi Tayfur, was bid farewell on his final journey, and during the funeral ceremony, the shoes of his fans who attended the prayer in the mosque were stolen. One fan whose shoes were stolen said, "We came here from Ümraniye for Ferdi Baba's funeral, but may God grant him abundant mercy; here, the shoes of 7-8 people have gone missing in the mosque. That can be sacrificed for him."
The famous artist Ferdi Tayfur's passing at the age of 79 plunged Turkey into mourning, while thousands attended his funeral brought to Istanbul.
A SCANDALOUS INCIDENT OCCURRED
Before the funeral prayer held at the Barbaros Hayrettin Paşa Mosque in Levent, Istanbul, a scandalous incident took place.
"MAY IT BE A SACRIFICE FOR HIM"
Before the funeral prayer, some of Ferdi Tayfur's fans who entered the mosque to perform the afternoon prayer noticed that their shoes were stolen when they exited the mosque. One fan whose shoes were stolen said, "We came here from Ümraniye for Ferdi Baba's funeral, but may God have mercy on him; 7-8 people's shoes were lost in the mosque. May it be a sacrifice for him."
WAITING FOR A RELATIVE TO BRING SHOES
Another fan of Ferdi Tayfur, whose shoes were lost, was seen waiting at the door in socks after exiting the mosque. The fan said, "We came with shoes, but we will leave barefoot." They were waiting for a relative to bring shoes.
"WE WILL TRY TO LEAVE, BUT LET'S SEE HOW"
Another Tayfur fan responded to the question, "What are you doing now, what will you do?" by saying, "Honestly, I don't know. We will try to leave, but I don't know how."
CHARITY DONORS GAVE SHOES
A Ferdi Tayfur fan whose shoes were lost said, "Well, we are fine; I will buy a new pair now. Thankfully, there is a store nearby."
THEY BOUGHT NEW SHOES FROM THE MALL
Those with relatives waited for new shoes to be bought from the shopping center across the mosque, while some were gifted shoes by charity donors.