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“TRACES OF TIME – INTERNATIONAL WAQF CIVILIZATION PHOTOGRAPHY CONTEST” LAUNCHED

9/25/2025

Our Directorate General has launched the “Traces of Time – International Waqf Civilization Photography Contest” with the aim of promoting awareness of the waqf institution — a tradition rooted in solidarity and the principle of doing good without expectation of return — while highlighting its association with history, culture, daily life, and humanity, and drawing attention to the richness of Turkish waqf culture.

The contest will be held in two categories: “Digital Photography” and “Mobile Photography.” The deadline for submissions is October 15, 2025.

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"As for the issues related to the foundations, it is known that foundations constitute an important asset of our country. I hope that all members of Council of Ministers together with the Ministry Of Religious Affairs and even the Supreme Assembly examine this issue with great care and that this great institution is protected from devastation and made useful for our country in order to ensure that our country can benefit from this asset as necessary."

Mustafa Kemal ATATÜRK

1 March 1922, TBMM

 

"The founder's requirement is like the word of Allah and his prophet"

Sinan AKSU

General Director of Foundations

"Waqfs are the emergence of the divine order “you should compete for favor and taqwa”

Recep Tayyip ERDOĞAN

TR PRESIDENT

"The understanding of the foundation in our civilization is the formation of the spiritual consciousness that it brings to us."

MEHMET NURİ ERSOY
Minister Of Culture and Tourism