22.12.2024

ASFA HOLDING Chairman of the Board of Directors, Philanthropist and Businessman Asaf ATASOY, published a message regarding the ‘Sarıkamış Martyrs’ Memorial Day’.

ASFA HOLDING Chairman of the Board of Directors Asaf ATASOY included the following statements in his message;

The Sarıkamış Operation, which took place 110 years ago on December 22, 1914, is one of the most important pages of Turkish history. The Sarıkamış Martyrs are the immortal epic of an army that rushed to duty for sacred values ​​such as homeland, nation, flag and freedom. In the Sarıkamış Operation, which the Ottoman army launched to liberate the lands under Russian occupation in World War I, 78 thousand of our soldiers were martyred, 60 thousand of whom froze to death.

Our heroic ancestors, who displayed an extraordinary example of courage and fought until their last breaths without hesitation despite the adverse conditions in Sarıkamış, have earned the distinguished place they deserve in the hearts of our great nation. We have not forgotten our heroes, and we will not forget them.

We, who are members of a civilization that has a deadly understanding of death, consider giving our life for our country, flag and faith to be superior to living. Indeed, being a “martyr” is the highest rank in the hearts and prayers of each of us.

The history written by our brave heroes who reached this sacred position in Sarıkamış also played a very important role in the re-establishment of our state. Today, we continue to be the hope of all the oppressed and victimized in this country that those nameless heroes paid the price for with their lives and entrusted to us. With the inspiration we receive from our heroic martyrs, each of whom is a separate epic, we will continue to make these lands the land of goodness and truth and to protect them at the cost of our lives against any invasion, threat and negative attempt from any dark force.

On this occasion, I remember with gratitude, thanks and mercy all our heroes who have reached the rank of martyrdom in every inch of our heart, especially our martyrs in Sarıkamış.
May their souls be happy and their places be heaven.

ABDULLAH YIGIT-ISTANBUL

Last Update: December 22, 2024

ASFA HOLDING Chairman of the Board of Directors, Philanthropist and Businessman Asaf ATASOY, published a message on the occasion of ‘Mevlana Week’.

ASFA HOLDING Chairman of the Board of Directors Asaf ATASOY included the following statements in his message;

On the 751st death anniversary of Sufi Mevlana Celaleddin-i Rumi, President Özlü emphasized the “7 Advices” that form the basis of the Mevlevi understanding and have a great place in Sufism, and included the following views in his message: “751 years have passed since Hz. Mevlana, who has a very special place in Turkish history, Islamic history, and Sufism history, reunited with his beloved. Our culture, enriched by his teachings, and his Mesnevi, which emerged with his endless love and affection for the Prophet and Almighty Allah, have been the greatest proof of how deep his submission was. We clearly see in the 7 advices he gave to humanity that loving the created, being modest, learning what you do not know, and reflecting what you have learned in your life are also ways for us to get closer to the Creator. There will be benefit and goodness in everything that humanity builds with love. Our lands are home to the Sufi understanding he devoted himself to and the works he produced, it is obvious how important a civilization we continue to live in. We have to do more than our best to pass on our rich culture to future generations by possessing this wealth and this treasure.

This is our common responsibility and duty. On this occasion, I respectfully commemorate Hz. Mevlana Celaleddin-i Rumi on the 751st anniversary of his death and wish him to rest in peace. I hope that the Mevlana Week, in which we commemorate Şeb-i Arus, will be a blessing for humanity.”

ABDULLAH YIGIT-ISTANBUL

Last Updated: December 14, 2024