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As the Directorate of Religious Affairs Prepares for the Umrah Season, Last Year's Lavish Eid Dinner Within the Institution Has Resurfaced: Arpaguş Was Also Present at the Extravagant Meal!

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The fact that former Head of Religious Affairs, Ali Erbaş, hosted a luxurious Eid feast last year, funded by Hajj and Umrah revenues, featuring 14 different dishes, 11 types of fruit, 5 types of beverages, and desserts, sparked controversy. It has now emerged that his successor, Safi Arpaguş, also attended the feast, causing further debate within the institution. As the Directorate of Religious Affairs prepares for the new Hajj and Umrah season,…
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The fact that former Head of Religious Affairs, Ali Erbaş, hosted a luxurious Eid feast last year, funded by Hajj and Umrah revenues, featuring 14 different dishes, 11 types of fruit, 5 types of beverages, and desserts, sparked controversy. It has now emerged that his successor, Safi Arpaguş, also attended the feast, causing further debate within the institution. As the Directorate of Religious Affairs prepares for the new Hajj and Umrah season,…

·Istanbul, Türkiye
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Cumhuriyet broke the news in Istanbul, Türkiye on Wednesday, May 6, 2026.
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