yesiltepe I have a question

[geordie2]

Was anyone else woken up this morning at 5 10am by a loud speaker at full volume? It would appear that the local authorities have erected two speakers on telegraph pole No 11 at Ataturk Caddesi,Ilgas Road, Yesiltepe.

[BOERBOEL]

Yes, we heard it to, we also heard it a little while ago, presumably to call us all to lunchtime prayer!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[rocking]

You will get used to it. I lived in house below the Karsiyaka Mosque. I love the sound very spiritual. Also when somebody dies in the village will tell you of his death and time of funeral. Just a shock if loudspeakers just gone up and hear for first time, but I think lovely.

[geordie2]

yes it's not so bad in the day but 5am is abit much and it's so loud,

[surfmeetseast]

Get some kitchen roll and a ladder.......

[Maisiemoo]

Thanks for that, I did wonder why I could hear the call to prayer so clearly today. I wonder why they feel the need to erect these loud-speakers now?

[rocking]

So that people who live further afield know it's time for prayer. Must say only 2 people in the village went about 10 years ago maybe more now. I have noticed it is mainly the main land Turks use the mosque the most.