Mavi Marmara Freedom and Solidarity Association

We Concluded Five Days of Palestine Solidarity Events in Üsküdar

As Mavi Marmara Freedom and Solidarity Association, we organized the Palestine Solidarity Days at Üsküdar Square from October 7 to 11. Over the five-day event, we held talks, concerts, children's workshops, and a march. Together with 12 participating organizations, we came together in solidarity with Palestine.

12.10.2026

Five Days of Talks and Concerts

We opened the program with a prayer led by Kubilay Aşkın Durdağ and Muhammed Emin Yıldırım. On the first day, we held a press statement, hosted talks, and welcomed Murat Bozkurt for a concert. We continued the day's program with talks featuring Turgay Turan, founder of Türkiyemin.com, and Erdem Özveren, founder of Boykot Dedektifi.

On the second day, we continued our program with Muhammed Azzami's talk at the Gaza Witnesses Evening. Through a live connection with Gaza, we shared updates from the region with participants. We also hosted a talk by Recep Songül and a concert by Emir Şamur, continuing our solidarity with the people of Palestine.

On the third day, we brought Muharrem Güneş, Ali Tokluman, and J. Zekeriya Crist together for a discussion titled From the Mavi Marmara to Sumud: The Journey of Freedom Flotillas. We continued the day's gathering in the square with a concert by Grup İslami Direniş.

On the fourth day, we organized workshops for children and a banner-making activity. We then took to the streets with a march through Üsküdar Square, carrying our message of support for Palestine beyond the event grounds. Following talks by Adem Özköse and Ramazan Kayan, we concluded the day with a concert by Grup Sancaktar.

On the final day of our five-day program, we hosted talks featuring Turan Kışlakçı, Zahide Tuba Kor, and Süleyman Ragıp Yazıcılar. A concert by Grup Kıyam marked the conclusion of the Palestine Solidarity Days.

Taking Our Solidarity to Gaza

Throughout the event, we hosted stands representing 12 different organizations in Üsküdar Square. The proceeds from these stands will be used to support humanitarian aid efforts in Gaza.

We extend our heartfelt thanks to the organizations, volunteers, speakers, and artists who contributed to the Palestine Solidarity Days, as well as to everyone who visited the square and joined us in solidarity. As Mavi Marmara Association, we will continue to stand with the Palestinian people, sustain our humanitarian aid efforts in Gaza, and strengthen solidarity.

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