The Shrine of Khidr is a structure located in the Samandağ district of Hatay, which is considered sacred by the Alawites. It is believed to be the spot where Khidr and Moses met.[1][2][3]
| Shrine of Khidr | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Alawism |
| Location | |
| Location | Samandağ, Hatay |
Alawite holidays
editThe shrine is visited by many people from the surrounding areas and neighboring provinces during most of the religious festivals celebrated by the Alawites. One example of this is the Hıdrellez Festival, celebrated every year on the night connecting May 5 to May 6 according to the Gregorian calendar. During these visits, fires are lit and wishes are made.[4]
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ "Hatay'daki 'Hızır Türbesi' depremden etkilenmedi". Sözcü (in Turkish). 16 February 2023. Retrieved 26 June 2024.
- ^ "Hz. Hızır Türbesi" (PDF). Samandağ Kaymakamlığı. Retrieved 25 June 2024.
- ^ "Hz. Khidr: A Mystical Figure and His Shrine in Samandağ - Anatolian Secrets". 2024-04-02. Retrieved 2024-07-01.
- ^ "Hz. Hızır Türbesi ziyaretçi akınına uğradı İhlas Haber Ajansı". IHA (in Turkish). Retrieved 26 June 2024.