[84163] Mass event in Batman: Hundreds of young girls began wearing the hijab

Mass ceremony in Turkey to mark the beginning of wearing veils

In the city of Batman, Turkey, a large-scale religious event was held under the title "Niyet Ettim Örtünmeye, Emrin Başım Üstüne" ("I intended to cover myself, your command is upon my head"). According to reports, hundreds of teenagers and young girls began wearing veils (hijabs) as part of the ceremony.

The event, which received coverage in media outlets identified with conservative Islamic streams, was organized by the "Peygamber Sevdalıları Vakfı" (Prophet Lovers Foundation). According to Daily Islamist, the organization reported that the event marked a significant moment for the young participants.

Similarly, the newspaper DoğruHaber, which presents an editorial line identified with the local Islamic movement, described the sight as "spectacular" in its report on the event. According to the source, the participants expressed "joy" over the decision to wear the veil as part of the religious program intended to encourage conservative values among the younger generation.