Asaf Atasoy, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Asfa Holding, included the following statements in his message;

As a nation, we are filled with joy at celebrating another Ramadan, a time when beauty and goodness abound, when those who are estranged reconcile, and when feelings of brotherhood, friendship, mutual assistance, and solidarity reach their peak.

Spiritual and national holidays are the most beautiful opportunities when the values ​​that make us human are intensely experienced, beautiful feelings and thoughts reach their highest level, grudges are forgotten, love and respect are amplified, and everyone looks at each other with tolerance. Holidays, which hold great meaning for all of us, strengthen our unity and solidarity, and create an atmosphere of friendship and peace, should be celebrated in accordance with their meaning and importance. Especially in these critical times, we should remember our responsibilities towards each other and our country even more.

With these feelings and thoughts, I sincerely congratulate all my fellow citizens of Erzurum and Istanbul on the occasion of Eid al-Fitr, and I hope that this holiday will be an occasion for peace, love, and brotherhood for all humanity. With love and respect.

Abdullah Yiğit – Istanbul

Last Update: March 18, 2026

Asaf Atasoy, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Asfa Holding, included the following statements in his message;

“We are experiencing the excitement and joy of reaching the blessed month of Ramadan, the sultan of eleven months, a time of mercy, blessings, and forgiveness that the Islamic world has been eagerly awaiting.”

This month is a sacred month in which our holy book, the Quran, began to be revealed, and in which we observe the fast.

During this holy month, tending to the wounds of our poor and needy brothers and sisters, sitting at the same table regardless of wealth or poverty, age or youth, and standing side by side will make our unity and solidarity more meaningful and stronger.

Furthermore, during these precious days, we should pay even more attention to not neglecting our precious Martyr Families, our heroic Veterans, mothers, fathers, and all our elders, who are the legacy of our revered martyrs.

I pray to Almighty God that in this month of mercy and forgiveness, filled with blessings, He will not withhold love from our hearts, abundance from our tables, and peace and happiness from our homes; that He will grant us many more beautiful days where friendship, peace, and brotherhood prevail; and that He will accept our fasting and our acts of worship.

With these feelings and thoughts, I congratulate all my fellow citizens from Erzurum and Istanbul, our beloved nation, and the entire Islamic world on the blessed month of Ramadan.

Abdullah Yiğit – Istanbul

Last Update: February 16, 2026

Asaf Atasoy, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Asfa Holding, included the following statements in his message;

We are observing the blessed Night of Berat, a night of mercy and forgiveness, together in peace and joy that fills our hearts.

Berat (the Night of Forgiveness) enables Muslims to attain divine grace and blessings, to live with a sense of servitude to God, to be purified from sins, to be forgiving as well as to be forgiven, and to develop a consciousness of pardoning alongside being pardoned.

The Night of Berat prepares us for the month of Ramadan, whose shadow falls upon us, by constantly reflecting on our servitude to God, drawing us closer to Him, strengthening our resolve to obey His commands and prohibitions, and illuminating our darkened hearts.

To benefit from the blessings and grace of this night, and to attain divine mercy and forgiveness, we should consider this night of pardon and salvation as an opportunity.

On the occasion of the Night of Berat, I pray to Almighty God that we may enter the month of Ramadan with hearts cleansed of all mistakes and sins, having received His forgiveness. I congratulate the Night of Berat of our dear nation and the entire Islamic world, especially my esteemed fellow citizens of Erzurum and Istanbul.

Abdullah Yiğit – Istanbul

Last Update: January 30, 2026

Asaf Atasoy, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Asfa Holding, included the following statements in his message;

‘We are experiencing the joy of once again celebrating the blessed Miraj Night, which is filled with many divine blessings and graces. Miraj, one of the miracles of our Prophet, where religious feelings reach their highest level and God’s mercy is abundantly bestowed upon believers, is the Prophet’s acceptance into the exalted presence of God Almighty and, through him, an unlimited ascent opened before humanity.’

On this blessed night, when our hearts are filled with extraordinary joy, we should strive to understand the meaning of our Prophet’s blessed journey and fulfill our duties as human beings. Taking advantage of the spiritual atmosphere of the Miraj Night, we should eliminate our conflicts, grudges, and resentments, open our hands and hearts to everyone we can reach, and strive to ensure that the atmosphere of love and peace of mind demanded by our noble religion is maintained, that our brotherhood and unity are strengthened, and that human and moral virtues are always kept alive.

“With these feelings, I congratulate our citizens of Erzurum and Istanbul, and the entire Islamic world, on the blessed Miraj Night, and I pray to Almighty God that it will be a means for all humanity to be elevated with high values,” he said.

Abdullah Yiğit – Istanbul

Last Update: January 13, 2026

Asaf Atasoy, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Asfa Holding, included the following statements in his message;

On the occasion of January 10th, Working Journalists’ Day, I extend my sincerest congratulations to all journalists who, beyond being the eyes, ears, and voice of our nation, represent the social conscience and fulfill their duty of providing the public with accurate news with great dedication.

In today’s world, where information spreads rapidly, media platforms diversify, and the influence of the digital world increases every day, access to accurate and reliable news has become more important than ever. While access to information has become easier, accessing accurate and truthful information has become more difficult. In this context, the journalism profession has great importance in accurately informing society and enlightening public opinion. Principled journalism makes significant contributions to ensuring peace, tranquility, and security in our country, while misused journalism can destroy this environment. The journalistic profession, carried out with a sense of social responsibility, professional ethics, and impartiality, creates a power of oversight on behalf of the public, making a great contribution to the development and protection of democracy.

Journalism is not just a profession; it is also a challenging task carried out with a great sense of social responsibility. In today’s world, journalists, who perform their duties with great dedication during times of crisis, wars, or global pandemics, are the most valuable representatives of the profession. In their pursuit of truth, journalists represent the conscience of society by adhering to the principle of impartiality and professional ethics, and they fulfill their duty of providing the public with accurate and reliable information in the best possible way.

However, it is crucial that the press, while fulfilling these important duties, remains committed to professional ethics, adheres to the principle of impartiality, and does not forget its responsibility to society. The press must ensure the flow of accurate and objective information while simultaneously safeguarding the public interest and respecting the rights of individuals and institutions. This approach will enhance the credibility of our press in the eyes of the public and enable it to play a more effective role in its development.

Aware of the dedicated work of journalists and the great sacrifices they make in carrying out their profession, we appreciate their efforts, both at the national and local levels, to provide our citizens with accurate, reliable, and timely information.

With these feelings and thoughts, I once again celebrate the Working Journalists’ Day on January 10th for all our journalists; and I wish them a healthy, peaceful, and successful year. I also pray for God’s mercy upon the journalists who lost their lives while on duty.

Abdullah Yiğit – Istanbul

Asaf Atasoy, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Asfa Holding, included the following statements in his message;

“As we leave behind another year with its joys and sorrows, we are experiencing the excitement of entering a new year with new hopes and beginnings, and we welcome 2026 with great hope, wishing it to be a year of goodness for all humanity, especially health and peace.”

As we review the past year, we feel a sense of satisfaction knowing that we have done our utmost to use our time, energy, and the resources of our state in the most efficient way for the benefit of our province and our country.

With these feelings and thoughts, I sincerely hope that the year 2026 will bring peace, health, happiness, and prosperity to our country, our nation, and all of humanity.

“I extend my warmest New Year’s greetings to all my valued colleagues at every level, to all my esteemed fellow citizens, and to every single member of our beloved nation, whom I have the honor of serving; and I offer my love and respect.”

Abdullah Yiğit – Istanbul

Last Update: December 29, 2025

Asaf Atasoy, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Asfa Holding, included the following statements in his message;

We are filled with happiness and peace as we observe Regaip Kandili, the harbinger of the blessed three months, a time of intense abundance and spirituality, and the herald of the month of Ramadan.

Regaip Kandili is an exceptional night that heralds the blessings of the month of Recep, the mercy of the month of Şaban, and the forgiveness of the holy month of Ramadan. This night is a blessed period of great virtue, when the bounty and blessings of God Almighty pour down upon believers; hearts find peace with the breezes of the season of mercy.

The holy nights within the three sacred months, which bring blessings, grace, and favor into our lives, offer invaluable opportunities for us to reflect anew on the purpose of our creation. We can transform these blessed nights into peaceful, fruitful, and rewarding times to the extent that we turn towards what is right, beautiful, and good.

These special nights provide an opportunity for us to rediscover the sublime values ​​of our Prophet, which guide our individual and social lives: humanity, compassion, justice, patience, fortitude, generosity, and benevolence. This period should also be considered a season of renewal and purification, where we beautify our lives with his exemplary morals. With this awareness, we should strive to fulfill our humanitarian duties, resolve any existing grievances among us, open our hearts and hands to everyone we can reach, and assume responsibility for the continuity of an atmosphere of love, brotherhood, and peace of mind.

With these feelings and thoughts, I congratulate all my fellow citizens, our beloved nation, and the entire Islamic world on the occasion of Regaip Kandili and the blessed Three Months; and I pray to Almighty God that these blessed days and nights bring health, peace, mercy, and blessings to our city, our country, and all of humanity.

Abdullah Yiğit – Istanbul

Last Update: December 25, 2025

Asaf Atasoy, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Asfa Holding, included the following statements in his message;

We are filled with happiness and peace as we observe Regaip Kandili, the harbinger of the blessed three months, a time of intense abundance and spirituality, and the herald of the month of Ramadan.

Regaip Kandili is an exceptional night that heralds the blessings of the month of Recep, the mercy of the month of Şaban, and the forgiveness of the holy month of Ramadan. This night is a blessed period of great virtue, when the bounty and blessings of God Almighty pour down upon believers; hearts find peace with the breezes of the season of mercy.

The holy nights within the three sacred months, which bring blessings, grace, and favor into our lives, offer invaluable opportunities for us to reflect anew on the purpose of our creation. We can transform these blessed nights into peaceful, fruitful, and rewarding times to the extent that we turn towards what is right, beautiful, and good.

These special nights provide an opportunity for us to rediscover the sublime values ​​of our Prophet, which guide our individual and social lives: humanity, compassion, justice, patience, fortitude, generosity, and benevolence. This period should also be considered a season of renewal and purification, where we beautify our lives with his exemplary morals. With this awareness, we should strive to fulfill our humanitarian duties, resolve any existing grievances among us, open our hearts and hands to everyone we can reach, and assume responsibility for the continuity of an atmosphere of love, brotherhood, and peace of mind.

With these feelings and thoughts, I congratulate all my fellow citizens, our beloved nation, and the entire Islamic world on the occasion of Regaip Kandili and the blessed Three Months; and I pray to Almighty God that these blessed days and nights bring health, peace, mercy, and blessings to our city, our country, and all of humanity.

Abdullah Yiğit – Istanbul

Last Update: December 25, 2025

Asaf Atasoy, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Asfa Holding and a philanthropic businessman, issued a message on the occasion of ‘Mevlana Week’.

Asaf Atasoy, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Asfa Holding, included the following statements in his message;

“Come, come, whoever you are, come again, Our monastery is not a monastery of despair, Even if you have broken your repentance a hundred times, come again…” With these words, Mevlana Celaleddin-i Rumi, a Sufi thinker from the 13th century, continues to illuminate our path and remains a symbol of tolerance and love today.

Mevlana is a saintly figure whose light of knowledge has shone from centuries ago to the present day, and who is certain to illuminate the world forever. What makes him remembered with mercy in this world and enriches his afterlife is his dedication to the path of truth. Hearts barren with worldly anxieties are reborn through the drops of wisdom that flow from his teachings and advice.

Mevlana was not only a great poet, a founder of a religious order, a profound Sufi, and a comprehensive scholar; he was also a man of deep spirit who built a bridge between the newly emerging cultures in Anatolia, fostering harmony and unity among different communities.

With these feelings and thoughts, I commemorate Mevlana Hazretleri with mercy and gratitude on the 752nd anniversary of his passing, and I offer my respects.

Abdullah Yiğit – Istanbul

Last Updated: December 10, 2025