ITS STORY
The tomb holds Bekir Dede, a man devoted to music who served at the Zağferanlık Masjid; he died in 1666. The wooden tomb was repaired in 1946 and, after long neglect, restored again together with the masjid. It is open to visitors today.
History
Bekir Dede, who is buried here, was a person who was interested in music and engaged in spiritual guidance activities. He died in 1666 while he was working at the Zağferanlık Masjid and was buried next to the masjid.
Source: Bursa Vakıf Eserleri — Cilt 2, p. 210
Location and map
The tomb is located in the Reyhan Neighborhood of Osmangazi District, Tekir Cul-de-Sac, in the direction of the qibla of the Zağferanlık Masjid.
Details
- Type
- Tomb
- District
- Osmangazi
- Inventory section
- Tombs and Graves
Sources
Bursa Vakıf Eserleri — Cilt 2, p. 210Open inventory book (PDF)