Oruç Baba tomb, which is located in Fatih district of Istanbul and opens its doors to thousands of visitors every year, attracts great attention with the arrival of Ramadan. If you want to go to a place that will strengthen your spiritual horizons during Ramadan, Oruç Baba Tomb may be the place you are looking for. So who is Oruc Baba? Where is Oruç Baba’s tomb? Here are all the details about Oruç Baba’s tomb…
With the arrival of the month of Ramadan, the sultan of eleven months, everywhere is filled with spiritual peace. In this blessed month, which is the symbol of abundance and fertility, we take care to take care of ourselves and our loved ones more. Sometimes we come together with our friends and families at crowded iftar tables, and sometimes we visit mosques and tombs all over Istanbul. Oruç Baba Tomb, which is flooded with visitors every season, has become a favorite of everyone, especially with the arrival of Ramadan. Let’s take a look at the details that need to be known about the Oruç Baba Tomb, which is visited not only by people from Istanbul but also from many cities.
WHO IS ORUC FATHER?
Many people who want to go to Oruç Baba Tomb, which has its name written among the most important tombs of Istanbul, search for Oruç Baba in search engines. Oruç Baba, about whom there are many rumors, is known as a dervish who led a very poor life but performed his prayers fully and completely.
In fact, Oruç Baba is so poor that he fasts and sahur at the same time. In addition, as it is rumored that Oruç Baba breaks his fast with olives, vinegar and bread, many people bring vinegar, bread and olives with them when visiting the tomb.
According to another rumor; Oruç Baba served as a soldier in the siege on the way to the Conquest of Istanbul in 1453.
WHAT ARE THE FEATURES OF ORUC BABA TOMB? WHAT SHOULD THOSE GOING TO ORUÇ BABA TOMB DO?
Oruç Baba Tomb, located in the Şehremini district of the Fatih district of Istanbul, is a closed cemetery surrounded by walls. You can come to the tomb, which is frequently visited during Ramadan, at any time and perform your prayers.
Those who come to Oruç Baba Tomb, which is very crowded in Ramadan, recite Fatiha to the spirit of Oruç Baba and wish God’s mercy and blessings for the sake of his face . Citizens who come here mostly during iftar hours make their iftar with olives, vinegar and bread and pray.
In the inscription of Oruç Baba Tomb, he writes the following sentences briefly in today’s Turkish:
“Sheikh Ahmet al-Misrî was from the Bedouin sect before and came to Sheikh Zekai Efendi and joined his sect. and spent his whole life fasting. Al-Fatiha 1241 (1825) for his soul.”
WHO HAS A TOMB IN THE TOMB OF ORUC FATHER?
Inside the tomb, there is the tomb of Ümmi Sinan, who was the founder of the Sinaniye branch of the seclusion order, and her descendants. Therefore, another name for the tomb is Ümmi Sinan.
In this tomb, there is also the tomb of Mustafa Zekai Efendi, who is from the Shabani convent.
HOW TO GET TO FASTER FATHER TOMB?
Oruç Baba Tomb is located in Pazartekke district of Fatih district. If you want to come here using public transport; You can use the Bağcılar – Kabataş Tram Line. You can reach Oruç Baba Tomb when you get off at the Pazartekke stop on this line and take the Kürkçübaşı Street road. The tomb is within walking distance of Turgut Özal Millet Street. It can also be reached by the Beyazıt, Eminönü and Taksim buses.
