Asaf Atasoy, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Asfa Holding, included the following statements in his message;

“As we leave behind another year with its joys and sorrows, we are experiencing the excitement of entering a new year with new hopes and beginnings, and we welcome 2026 with great hope, wishing it to be a year of goodness for all humanity, especially health and peace.”

As we review the past year, we feel a sense of satisfaction knowing that we have done our utmost to use our time, energy, and the resources of our state in the most efficient way for the benefit of our province and our country.

With these feelings and thoughts, I sincerely hope that the year 2026 will bring peace, health, happiness, and prosperity to our country, our nation, and all of humanity.

“I extend my warmest New Year’s greetings to all my valued colleagues at every level, to all my esteemed fellow citizens, and to every single member of our beloved nation, whom I have the honor of serving; and I offer my love and respect.”

Abdullah Yiğit – Istanbul

Last Update: December 29, 2025

Asaf Atasoy, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Asfa Holding, included the following statements in his message;

We are filled with happiness and peace as we observe Regaip Kandili, the harbinger of the blessed three months, a time of intense abundance and spirituality, and the herald of the month of Ramadan.

Regaip Kandili is an exceptional night that heralds the blessings of the month of Recep, the mercy of the month of Şaban, and the forgiveness of the holy month of Ramadan. This night is a blessed period of great virtue, when the bounty and blessings of God Almighty pour down upon believers; hearts find peace with the breezes of the season of mercy.

The holy nights within the three sacred months, which bring blessings, grace, and favor into our lives, offer invaluable opportunities for us to reflect anew on the purpose of our creation. We can transform these blessed nights into peaceful, fruitful, and rewarding times to the extent that we turn towards what is right, beautiful, and good.

These special nights provide an opportunity for us to rediscover the sublime values ​​of our Prophet, which guide our individual and social lives: humanity, compassion, justice, patience, fortitude, generosity, and benevolence. This period should also be considered a season of renewal and purification, where we beautify our lives with his exemplary morals. With this awareness, we should strive to fulfill our humanitarian duties, resolve any existing grievances among us, open our hearts and hands to everyone we can reach, and assume responsibility for the continuity of an atmosphere of love, brotherhood, and peace of mind.

With these feelings and thoughts, I congratulate all my fellow citizens, our beloved nation, and the entire Islamic world on the occasion of Regaip Kandili and the blessed Three Months; and I pray to Almighty God that these blessed days and nights bring health, peace, mercy, and blessings to our city, our country, and all of humanity.

Abdullah Yiğit – Istanbul

Last Update: December 25, 2025

Asaf Atasoy, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Asfa Holding, included the following statements in his message;

We are filled with happiness and peace as we observe Regaip Kandili, the harbinger of the blessed three months, a time of intense abundance and spirituality, and the herald of the month of Ramadan.

Regaip Kandili is an exceptional night that heralds the blessings of the month of Recep, the mercy of the month of Şaban, and the forgiveness of the holy month of Ramadan. This night is a blessed period of great virtue, when the bounty and blessings of God Almighty pour down upon believers; hearts find peace with the breezes of the season of mercy.

The holy nights within the three sacred months, which bring blessings, grace, and favor into our lives, offer invaluable opportunities for us to reflect anew on the purpose of our creation. We can transform these blessed nights into peaceful, fruitful, and rewarding times to the extent that we turn towards what is right, beautiful, and good.

These special nights provide an opportunity for us to rediscover the sublime values ​​of our Prophet, which guide our individual and social lives: humanity, compassion, justice, patience, fortitude, generosity, and benevolence. This period should also be considered a season of renewal and purification, where we beautify our lives with his exemplary morals. With this awareness, we should strive to fulfill our humanitarian duties, resolve any existing grievances among us, open our hearts and hands to everyone we can reach, and assume responsibility for the continuity of an atmosphere of love, brotherhood, and peace of mind.

With these feelings and thoughts, I congratulate all my fellow citizens, our beloved nation, and the entire Islamic world on the occasion of Regaip Kandili and the blessed Three Months; and I pray to Almighty God that these blessed days and nights bring health, peace, mercy, and blessings to our city, our country, and all of humanity.

Abdullah Yiğit – Istanbul

Last Update: December 25, 2025

Asaf Atasoy, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Asfa Holding and a philanthropic businessman, issued a message on the occasion of ‘Mevlana Week’.

Asaf Atasoy, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Asfa Holding, included the following statements in his message;

“Come, come, whoever you are, come again, Our monastery is not a monastery of despair, Even if you have broken your repentance a hundred times, come again…” With these words, Mevlana Celaleddin-i Rumi, a Sufi thinker from the 13th century, continues to illuminate our path and remains a symbol of tolerance and love today.

Mevlana is a saintly figure whose light of knowledge has shone from centuries ago to the present day, and who is certain to illuminate the world forever. What makes him remembered with mercy in this world and enriches his afterlife is his dedication to the path of truth. Hearts barren with worldly anxieties are reborn through the drops of wisdom that flow from his teachings and advice.

Mevlana was not only a great poet, a founder of a religious order, a profound Sufi, and a comprehensive scholar; he was also a man of deep spirit who built a bridge between the newly emerging cultures in Anatolia, fostering harmony and unity among different communities.

With these feelings and thoughts, I commemorate Mevlana Hazretleri with mercy and gratitude on the 752nd anniversary of his passing, and I offer my respects.

Abdullah Yiğit – Istanbul

Last Updated: December 10, 2025

Asfa Holding Chairman of the Board of Directors, Philanthropist and Businessman Asaf Atasoy, published a message on the occasion of “December 10th World Human Rights Day”.

Asfa Holding Chairman of the Board of Directors, Asaf Atasoy, included the following statements in his message;

With the Universal Declaration of Human Rights adopted by the United Nations General Assembly 77 years ago in 1948, “December 10” is a special day that emphasizes our respect for human rights and the importance of these rights.

The right to life is undoubtedly humanity’s most fundamental and important right. This is followed by human emotions and behaviors such as unity, solidarity, love, respect, brotherhood, and friendship, regardless of religion, language, race, or gender.

Unfortunately, human rights and freedoms are still being violated worldwide, and crimes against humanity are being committed before the eyes of the world. The worst human rights violation is taking place in Gaza. Israel is committing massacres in Gaza, indiscriminately targeting babies, children, the elderly, and women, committing war crimes and crimes against humanity. Our state stands against the oppressor and stands with the oppressed, demonstrating its strongest condemnation of Israel’s inhumane attacks against our Palestinian brothers and sisters in Gaza. It is working diligently to mobilize the international community to stop the massacre in Gaza. Furthermore, it is spearheading humanitarian aid to Gaza.

Human rights are not just a matter for a specific region or segment of society, but for all of humanity. This must be achieved through the combined efforts of states, civil society, international organizations, and every individual.

Throughout history, our country has made significant contributions to a culture of peace worldwide by embracing diverse cultures and has always been a pioneer in international efforts to protect and promote fundamental human rights and freedoms. Our country will continue to be a leader, a reliable, and an exemplary implementer by working to eliminate the obstacles that prevent international human rights standards from being implemented for everyone.

With these feelings and thoughts, I hope that December 10th, World Human Rights Day, brings peace, tranquility, and happiness to all humanity; I hope we live in a world where human rights and freedoms are protected and observed, where there is no discrimination or violation, and where all troubles come to an end.

Abdullah Yiğit-Istanbul

Last Updated: December 7, 2025

Asfa Holding Chairman of the Board of Directors, Asaf Atasoy, included the following statements in his message;

On the occasion of Teachers’ Day, November 24th, which is the anniversary of Head Teacher Gazi Mustafa Kemal Atatürk’s acceptance of the “Head Teacher of the National Schools”, I congratulate all our teachers with love and sincerity.

Teaching, one of the most honorable professions in the world, is a valuable and sacred profession that requires effort, devotion, patience and tolerance, and whose value cannot be measured by any financial reward.

Teachers are the heart and soul of a society. Raising virtuous and moral generations that embrace society is possible through the extraordinary efforts and success of our teachers. Undoubtedly, true success lies in “good morals.” Beyond raising successful individuals, and even more importantly, shaping generations armed with our values, reflecting one another, and keeping their consciences watchful over themselves will only be possible through the hands of our teachers. Indeed, Head Teacher Atatürk’s description of teaching as an “army of wisdom” expresses this same perspective.

Head Teacher Gazi Mustafa Kemal Atatürk emphasized the importance of the teaching profession, which serves as a bridge between the past and the future, by saying, “Society’s greatest enemy is ignorance, and the enemy of ignorance is the teacher. The teacher is the teacher of the past and the founder of the future. The future belongs to the youth. And the youth are the work of the teachers.”

With these feelings and thoughts, I wholeheartedly salute all our teachers who work tirelessly, day and night, in every corner of our country, under all circumstances and conditions, sparing no sacrifice to instill in our children, the light of their eyes, knowledge and wisdom, truth and beauty, universal values, morality and spirituality, patriotism and love for the nation.

I remember with mercy and gratitude our teachers who were martyred in the line of duty, especially Head Teacher Gazi Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, the founder of our Republic, and our esteemed teachers who have passed away. I wish a blessed, healthy, happy, and long life to our teachers who have fulfilled their duties, raised generations that have been beneficial to their country and nation, and are now retiring.

Abdullah Yiğit-Istanbul

Last Updated: November 21, 2025

Asfa Holding Chairman of the Board of Directors, Asaf Atasoy, included the following statements in his message;

We commemorate Gazi Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, the founder of our Republic, with mercy, gratitude and respect on the 87th anniversary of his passing.

Atatürk, who devoted his life to his country and nation, led the establishment of the Republic of Turkey, which is independent and based on national sovereignty, with the strength and support he received from his nation, despite the difficult conditions and limited resources in our country.

Gazi Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, who once again showed the world that the Turkish Nation cannot be held captive, is a leader who sheds light on the entire world not only with the victories he won and the works he bestowed upon us, but also with his profound thoughts and the ideas he put forward.

Our duty today is to work harder as a nation in unity and solidarity in order to look to the future with confidence and to achieve the goal of contemporary civilization set by Atatürk, with the strength we derive from our past.

Understanding Atatürk requires a thorough understanding of his ideas and their application. The founding of the Republic of Turkey rewrote an era. Atatürk, who led the Turkish nation, whose fire for independence never extinguished even when every corner of the country was under occupation, became the architect of the greatest war of independence in history, a war where faith transformed into victory, believing that our nation would not bow down to captivity.

We will never forget Ghazi Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, his comrades-in-arms, and all the heroes of our struggle for independence who selflessly became martyrs and veterans for our homeland, who showed the whole world that a nation can never be destroyed unless its determination and will to live together and independently is broken.

We commemorate Gazi Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, the founder of our Republic and the architect of our independence, whom we bid farewell to the eternal realm on November 10, 1938, with mercy, gratitude, and respect on the 87th anniversary of his passing. May his soul rest in peace.

Abdullah Yiğit-Istanbul

Last Updated: November 7, 2025

Asfa Holding Chairman of the Board of Directors, Philanthropist and Businessman Asaf Atasoy, published a message on the occasion of October 19th, Mukhtars’ Day.

Asfa Holding Chairman of the Board of Directors, Asaf Atasoy, included the following statements in his message;

Our muhtars, who hold an important place in our social life, who lead the way in ensuring that the needs and demands of our citizens are met by the relevant institutions, and who are the public officials closest to our people, are also indispensable and powerful representatives of our democracy.

Our muhtars, who closely monitor the on-site determination and resolution of all demands of our citizens, including their most basic needs, in the neighborhoods where they work, are fulfilling a duty that requires sacrifice and responsibility.

Our mukhtars, who constitute the most important link in the integration of the State and the Nation, who represent all institutions of our state in the neighborhoods where they work, who come to power through elections and form the basis of our democracy, are our valuable representatives who identify the demands, problems and expectations of our people on-site and take the necessary steps to find solutions.

With the approval of our President, the institution of muhtarship has become an important cornerstone of our democracy and the diligent work of our muhtars has been appreciated.

I congratulate all our muhtars, who work selflessly to deliver public services to our people in our province effectively and quickly, for their devoted work. I celebrate “October 19th Mukhtars’ Day” and offer my respect and love.

Abdullah Yiğit-Istanbul

Last Updated: October 16, 2025

Asfa Holding Chairman of the Board of Directors, Asaf Atasoy, included the following statements in his message;

We are experiencing the peace and happiness of observing the “Mawlid Kandili”, the anniversary of the birth of our Prophet (SAW), who brought us the age-old and universal message of Islam, who was sent as a symbol of grace, mercy and good morals to humanity, and as a mercy to the worlds.

I thank Almighty Allah for allowing us to reach another Mawlid al-Nabi, and I send my blessings and salutations upon the Master of the Worlds, Prophet Muhammad (PBUH).

Mawlid al-Nabi is a blessed day that witnesses humanity’s most blessed birth. The Prophet’s path is the path of beauty, truth, justice, loyalty, and morality. His path is the path of mercy, compassion, tolerance, unity, and togetherness. This path transformed a society of resentment, hatred, and revenge into a society of love, affection, compassion, and mercy.

I hope that Mawlid al-Nabi will be an occasion for us to properly commemorate our Prophet and to correctly understand and comprehend the sacred messages he wanted to convey to humanity.

On this occasion, I hope that we will truly comprehend the beautiful moral values ​​of our beloved Prophet and the sacred message he conveyed to humanity and apply them in every aspect of our lives. I hope that Mawlid Kandili will bring peace, love, brotherhood, justice, compassion, and tranquility to our country, our beloved nation, the Islamic world, and all of humanity.

Abdullah Yiğit-Istanbul

Last Updated: September 3, 2025

Asfa Holding Chairman of the Board of Directors, Asaf Atasoy, included the following statements in his message;

The Victory of Manzikert, in terms of both Turkish and world history, and its political and military implications, is one of the most significant victories in history. The Victory of Manzikert opened the doors of Anatolia to our nation, marking the greatest step toward making it the eternal homeland of the Turks.

Anatolia has been the cradle of civilizations and cultures throughout history, and for nearly a thousand years after the Victory of Manzikert, it has been the center of Turkishness, power, reason, and faith. Our duty is to pass on this sacred legacy, bequeathed to us by our ancestors and under the banner of our red flag, to future generations with honor and glory.

Global colonialists, enemies of Turkey, must know that our beloved nation has the power to crush its internal and external enemies, who threaten its future, its independence, its homeland, its peace and order, its unity and solidarity, just as it did yesterday. For this army of heedless people who fail to learn from history, history will repeat itself.

I commemorate with mercy and gratitude all our martyrs and veterans who have sacrificed their lives for the unity, life, independence, and future of the Turkish nation and the indivisible integrity of our homeland, and our ancestors who have preserved and glorified our state tradition extending from Sultan Alp Arslan to Mehmed the Conqueror and Atatürk. I celebrate the 954th anniversary of the Battle of Manzikert and wish that our noble nation may live freely and independently in unity and peace until eternity.

Abdullah Yiğit-Istanbul

Last Updated: August 24, 2025