On the occasion of the holy month of Ramadan, the 'Xirqai Sharif' mosque in Istanbul opened its doors to visitors. Those who visit can have the opportunity to pay homage to the blessed garments of our Prophet Muhammad, peace be upon him.
Grand opening ceremony
The opening of the exhibition was attended by the mayor of Istanbul, the mufti, as well as representatives of the Uvays Qaraniy family, who have been preserving the garments of our Prophet, peace be upon him. The exhibition was widely covered by Anadolu Agency.
A long queue of visitors wishing to see the Xirqai Sharif has been observed next to the mosque. Special arrangements have been made for the disabled, the elderly, pregnant women, and patients, allowing them to enter without waiting in line.
Find out the exhibition hours
Visitors can view the garment during the month of Ramadan at the following times:
- Monday to Friday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Saturday and Sunday (weekends): 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM
History of the Xirqai Sharif
At the end of his life, our Prophet Muhammad, peace be upon him, entrusted his blessed garments to Hazrat Umar and Hazrat Ali, may Allah be pleased with them, and instructed that they be delivered to Uvays Qaraniy, may Allah have mercy on him. After Uvays Qaraniy's death, this sacred trust has been preserved by his descendants.
In the 17th century, at the request of Sultan Ahmed I, representatives of the Qaraniy family moved to Istanbul. In 1847, by the order of Sultan Abdulmajid, the 'Xirqai Sharif' mosque was built, and this sacred relic began to be kept there. Currently, the garment is under the protection of the 59th generation of the Qaraniy family.
'Xirqai Saodat' in Topkapi Palace
Another garment belonging to the Messenger of Allah, peace be upon him, known as 'Xirqai Saodat', is also kept in Topkapi Palace in Istanbul. This blessed garment was gifted to the famous poet Ka'b by our Prophet. When Sultan Selim conquered Egypt in 1517, he also brought this garment to Istanbul.
The 'Xirqai Sharif' exhibition in Istanbul is considered one of the important spiritual events for Muslims. Every year, thousands of visitors come to pay homage to this sacred relic during the month of Ramadan. Currently, long queues of visitors have formed around the mosque, demonstrating deep respect for this sacred heritage.
