Turkish President Erdogan Recites Quran at Hafiz Graduation Ceremony

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has once again captured the attention of Muslims in Indonesia after reciting verses from the Holy Quran at the graduation ceremony for 333 hafiz at the Buyuk Camlica Mosque in Istanbul on Friday, April 24, 2026. The recitation was part of the graduation proceedings for the Quran memorizers who had completed their education at imam hatip schools and Quran courses. Erdogan's gesture sparked positive reactions from Indonesian netizens. On social media, several users expressed hopes that Indonesia could also have a leader who could emulate such an action. For instance, the account @buyarlioz wrote, "Masha Allah, if only I had a president like Mr. Erdogan." Meanwhile, another account like @nurohmanhss commented, "If only Indonesia's president could recite the Quran like him." Netizens also prayed for Indonesia to have a leader with good morals and who honors the common people, as expressed by the account @mukhsit29. https://www.harianaceh.co.id/2026/04/28/warganet-seandainya-saya-punya-presiden-seperti-erdogan/