In Karşıyaka, İzmir Büyükşehir Belediyesi hosted a large iftar dinner, gathering thousands of citizens in celebration of Ramadan. This event, part of their ongoing Ramadan activities, took place at Volkan Vedat Akay Park on February 26, 2026, where around 3,000 attendees enjoyed the meal.
Büyükşehir Hosts Iftar Dinner in Karşıyaka
Representatives from the İzmir Büyükşehir Municipality attended the iftar, including Council Member Nilüfer Bakoğlu Aşık, who represented Mayor Dr. Cemil Tugay. Other notable attendees included İzmir Province CHP President Çağatay Güç and Social Services Director Ela Hızlı. Children attending the event were treated to cotton candy.
Upcoming Iftar Events
The iftar program continues with several scheduled events in various locations:
- February 27: Bornova Doğanlar Covered Market
- February 28: Ödemiş Municipality Wedding and Congress Hall
- March 1: Çiğli Evka-2 Covered Market
- March 2: Balçova Teleferic Covered Market and Narlıdere Covered Market
- March 3: Güzelbahçe Municipality Wedding Hall
- March 4: Foça New Foça Multi-Purpose Sports Hall
- March 5: Kiraz Cem Yazan Covered Market
- March 6: Beydağ 2 September Liberation Park
- March 7: Seferihisar Covered Market
- March 8: Menemen Republic Square
- March 9: Selçuk Open Market (Turkmen Market Area)
- March 10: Konak Kemeraltı National Library Street
- March 11: Kemalpaşa Recreation Area
- March 12: Kınık Republic Square
- March 13: Dikili Atatürk Square
- March 14: Bergama Republic Square
- March 15: Aliağa Democracy Square
- March 16: Karabağlar Vatan Covered Market
- March 17: Karaburun Mordoğan Center
- March 18: Çeşme Square
- March 19: Urla Square
These gatherings are part of the municipality’s commitment to social equality and community support throughout the holy month of Ramadan.
