In Konya, children turn the streets into a festive atmosphere early in the morning to celebrate the beginning of the Holy Months and the Night of Wishes.
Konya Metropolitan Municipality Mayor Uğur İbrahim Altay joined in the excitement of children during Şivlilik, a tradition unique to Konya.
Konya Metropolitan Municipality Mayor Uğur İbrahim Altay met with children in different neighborhoods across the city center, offering them treats as part of the Şivlilik tradition. Highlighting the significance of celebrating the start of the Three Holy Months with this important custom known as "Şivlilik," he remarked, "We have been blessed to witness the arrival of the Three Holy Months; no amount of gratitude and praise would suffice."
Mayor Altay extended his wishes for a blessed Night of Wishes to all residents of Konya, saying, "May Allah grant us the blessing of reaching Ramadan and Eid, just as He has allowed us to witness the Holy Months. The true beauty of Konya comes alive through our children. Vibrant and cheerful young ones congratulate their elders on this special night. I wholeheartedly thank all the children. Here’s to many more Şivlilik celebrations, many more Holy Months, and many more joyous Eids, insha'Allah."
