Melikgazi Mayor Assoc. Prof. Dr. Mustafa Palancıoğlu issued a message on the occasion of Berat Kandili, wishing that Berat Kandili would bring peace and tranquility to all humanity. In his message, President Palancıoğlu, drawing attention to the fact that Berat Kandili is a night of salvation, purification, and spiritual peace, expressed his wish that this blessed night would be an opportunity to strengthen unity and solidarity: “The blessed month of Ramadan, the Sultan of Eleven Months, is approaching. These important times are the harbingers of forgiveness and salvation, exceptional moments when the doors of prayer are wide open.” We are experiencing the joy of observing Berat Kandili. Berat is a day to attain the forgiveness of the Creator, to be cleansed of sins, and to resolve grudges. This night, which serves as an opportunity to strengthen unity, togetherness, and feelings of brotherhood, is a harbinger of goodness. I congratulate you on Berat Kandili with my sincerest feelings; I hope that this blessed night will bring peace to our hearts and blessings to our district, our city, and our country. May Berat Kandili be blessed for all of us.”