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Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus Directorate of Religious Affairs

TRNC Directorate of Religious Affairs

The TRNC Directorate of Religious Affairs (Turkish: Kuzey Kıbrıs Türk Cumhuriyeti Din İşleri Başkanlığı) is an institution responsible for carrying out works related to faith, worship, and moral principles of Islam in the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus. It also aims to enlighten society about religion and manage places of worship on the island.

History

The Directorate falls under the umbrella of the Directorate of Religious Affairs of Turkey. As a result, it follows the same guidelines and regulations as its counterpart in Turkey.

Structure and Services

The TRNC Directorate of Religious Affairs provides services in the five districts of the TRNC: Nicosia, Famagusta, Girne (Kyrenia), Güzelyurt, and İskele. Additionally, it also serves Lefke and the Republic of Cyprus.

As of 2021, the chairman is Prof. Dr. Ahmet Ünsal. The directorate has appointed and funded all 225 imams at the 210 Sunni mosques in the area. It also approves all sermons for Friday worship.

See Also

* Religion in Northern Cyprus
* Diyanet Center of America
* Islam in Cyprus

References

External links:

* Official website
* Organisations based in Cyprus
* Organisations based in Northern Cyprus