Ulu Cami

pray

The district has made from natural stone, age pulpit made with craftsmanship and the unique niche. Attention should be paid to cleanliness. The roadside is a beautiful historic mosque.

On the east bank of the Euphrates and very close to the river, in the south-west of Birecik Castle, a little inside due to the filling of the Euphrates, the largest mosque in the district built by the Mamelukes in the 12th century.

“If the person performs the night prayer with the congregation, he is considered to have spent half the night in prayer; If the person performs the morning prayer with the congregation, he is considered to have spent the whole night awake, with worship. ” When you pray, (before) bring a single prayer. Then read from the places that come easy from the Quran. Then go for the sake and wait until you find that it is enough (until the organs become shaky). Then it's exactly right. Go after prostration and wait until you think it's enough. When you get up (prostrate), straighten your (waist) and wait until you think it is enough. Then (again) prostrate and wait until you think it's enough. Then perform the whole prayer in this way. ”(Buhârî, Azan, 122; Nesâî, Sehv, 67; Tirmizî, Salât, 110)

The mosque, which is very close to the edge of the pharaoh, is in the Birecik district of Şanlıurfa. It is estimated that it was built by the Mamluk sultan in 1244.

It is located in Yaşar Kemal Street in Birecik District Center. It was on the banks of the Euphrates before it was filled. Some researchers suggest that it has a 12th century style. In an inscription which was destroyed, it was written that it was built in 1365 by the Mamluk Sultan Melik Eşref Şaban. The mosque, which underwent two repairs in the 19th century, is still in additions. The main entrance gate of the mosque with an irregular rectangular plan in the North-South direction is on Yaşar Kemal Street. There are also gates on the north and east sides. Outside the western façade, it is surrounded by narrow streets. It has survived intact with the repairs it underwent. The mosque has many annexes and has a large courtyard. In the south there is the last congregation place and place of worship. The two-storey structure, which was used as mufti's office in the east of the courtyard across the main entrance gate, extends across. To the north are the ablution sections with two steps from the courtyard and the courtyard. The minaret has two panels on the north, the door of the last congregation, and one on the east wall. The minaret is decorated with floral decorated tile plates under the cheers.

In the heat of Birecik, which gives people peace, with its ice-cold water, it gives a coolness that refreshes the hearts of those who make ablution.

It is the biggest mosque of an individual in the center of the city, close to the firat. I think it is one of the places that should not be visited without being seen. It was built by the Mamluks in 1365. So it's a little different from Ottoman architecture. It has a sharp, high square structure, more like Seljuk architecture. Urfa, Antep region is one of the oldest settlements in our country. Therefore, the history of almost every district in the region is very old. Some districts have become more important due to some features and their history is much older. These features can be security, agriculture or proximity to some important points. The history of Birecik dates back to ancient times due to its location at the bottom of the Euphrates River. They say there is civilization where there is water, just like that. Fırat, right on the edge of the city, really added civilization to the city. Throughout the Euphrates, the municipality has built a very beautiful, green park full of camellias. There are cafes, tea gardens, restaurants and a small number of alcoholic places here. So blue meets green here. The park is a family place. There is no great drinker, no rat, nobody disturbing the people around. You will see families, girls and young people walking around comfortably and without fear even at 11 or 12 at night. For example, this surprised me a lot. Because we call it terror. But there is such a situation. The place that says it is safe and is not like this is in our country. Unfortunately, it is the place where life stops after dark. In this respect, it is a very lively place. Birecik is mostly known for its bald ibis birds, the bridge that connects the urfa and the antep on the Fırat river, and its proximity to the halfette. There is a Kelaynak production facility in the district. Birecik bridge is a very long bridge. There, you can capture very beautiful shots with the endless view of the Firat. Birecik castle is a must-see place when you come here. You can take panoramic photos by taking the breathtaking view at the top of the bireci. From here, you can easily go to halfet in 15-20 minutes by pirate taxis called white taxis. By the way, I cannot pass without mentioning the künefe I ate there. Its portion is quite big and it was the best künefe I've ever eaten. I say you must try it.