Ramadan enthusiasm has begun in Altındağ. The torchlight procession program organized by Altındağ Municipality took place on the first evening of Ramadan with intense participation. AK Party Altındağ District Chairman Fatih Bildik and the district organization, as well as many citizens, participated in the enthusiastic march, in which Mayor Veysel Tiryaki was also a partner. Citizens gathered in front of Karapürçek-2 Women's Education and Culture Center, heralding the arrival of Ramadan with lanterns and drums in their hands, accompanied by poems and hymns. Citizens of Altındağ, walking regardless of the pouring rain, experienced the happiness of welcoming the month of Ramadan in unity and solidarity. 
“WE WELCOME RAMADAN WITH GREAT ENTHUSIASM”
Stating that she was very happy to participate in the lantern procession, neighborhood resident Meral Ünal said, "Lantern Procession is a tradition in our culture... We participated in the program with our children. I got goosebumps because I experienced this atmosphere. Ramadan is the month of mercy and abundance. We are very happy to welcome this holy month with great enthusiasm." 
“WE HAVE KEPT ALIVE A PRECIOUS TRADITION THAT WE TRANSMITTED FROM GENERATION TO GENERATION”
Sharing the enthusiasm of Altındağ citizens, Altındağ Mayor Dr. Veysel Tiryaki "We welcomed Ramadan with great excitement with our torchlight procession that enlightened our hearts. This beautiful march, which gained more meaning with the joy of our children, is the keeping alive of a valuable tradition that we have passed down from generation to generation. It is very valuable for us to continue this tradition and strengthen our unity and solidarity... I would like to thank my fellow citizens who came here regardless of the rain and did not leave us alone in this meaningful program. The holy month of Ramadan is for all Muslims." "I hope it will bring goodness and abundance to the world," he said.