The Istanbul Ticaret University Family gathered for iftar
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The traditional iftar programs held at our university took place with the broad participation of our academic and administrative staff. The iftar programs held at our Sütlüce and Küçükyalı campuses ended with warm conversations.
Our university experienced the blessings of Ramadan together by gathering for the traditional iftar program. The iftar programs, hosted by our Chairman of the Board of Trustees Dr. İsrafil Kuralay and Rector Prof. Dr. Dr. Necip Şimşek, were held on separate days at the Sütlüce and Küçükyalı campuses with the participation of our academic and administrative staff.
UNIVERSITY GATHERED FOR IFTAR
Dr. Erhan Erken, President of the Istanbul Chamber of Commerce Assembly and Member of the Board of Trustees, also attended our Sütlüce iftar and delivered a speech, while our Chairman of the Board of Trustees Dr. İsrafil Kuralay, Rector Prof. Dr. Necip Şimşek, Vice Rectors Prof. Dr. Hanifi Parlar and Prof. Dr. Berk Ayvaz, Rector’s Advisor Prof. Dr. Serkan Çankaya, and Secretary General Erdal Cesar were also present.
EMPHASIS ON UNITY AND SOLIDARITY
Our Vice Rector Prof. Dr. Parlar expressed his happiness at the Istanbul Commerce University family gathering together in the spiritual atmosphere of Ramadan, saying, “This gathering is an important meeting that strengthens the solidarity between our academic and administrative staff. We are delighted to share the blessings of Ramadan together..”
THE WARMTH OF THE TİCARET FAMILY
Our Rector Prof. Dr. Necip Şimşek, also mentioned in his speech that he has been working at our University for approximately 15 years, stating, “Since the day I arrived, I have always said that this place is like a wonderful family. I’m experiencing the warmth of that family right now. I hope that the fasts we keep during Ramadan will be accepted. I hope we have a wonderful holiday.”
RAMADAN: A GREAT ACADEMY
In his speech, Dr. Kuralay likened the month of Ramadan to a school of life, stating, “Ramadan is a great academy that teaches patience, sharing, kindness, and solidarity. Fasting is one of the most important faculties of this academy. Kindness is also one of the important values taught by Ramadan. I hope, we will all continue to work for a better world by putting kindness at the center of our lives.” Dr. Kuralay said, “If we all work together to take this wonderful brand to greater heights, our university will reach even greater heights.”
OUR UNIVERSITY HAS BECOME A GREAT FAMILY OVER 25 YEARS
Emphasizing that the university has reached an important milestone in its 25-year history, Dr. Erken said, “Istanbul Ticaret University has become a big family since its establishment. Being here today to break the fast together as part of this family means a great deal to us. We all experienced the spirit of unity, togetherness, and solidarity during the month of Ramadan.” Our university’s traditional iftar gathering concluded with sincere conversations among our academic and administrative staff, accompanied by tea.
