Riʾāsat al-Shuʾūn al-Dīnīyah al-Turkīyah

The Presidency of Religious Affairs of Turkey, known in Turkish as Diyanet, is an official state institution responsible for overseeing religious matters in Turkey. Established in 1924, it operates under the Turkish government to administer religious education and services. The organization manages thousands of mosques across the country, employing a large body of clerics to lead prayers and give sermons. It also ensures that Islamic practices align with the republic's secular framework. Diyanet...See more