Newroz Ceremony at the Cemevi

The Newroz-Nevruz ceremony was held with a gathering in the dergâh of the Cemevi (Alevi house of worship).

Yesterday a ceremony was held in the dergâh to mark the birthday of Şah-ı Merdan Ali and the Newroz-Nevruz festival. At the Newroz ceremony, led by Seyit Ali Çiçek Dede, Hasan Doğan Dede, Haydar Akdağ Dede and Derviş İsmail Dede and attended by many members of our community, the çerağ lights were lit, gülbenk prayers were recited and talks were held on the birth and life of Şah-ı Merdan Ali and on the Newroz festival.