A unique initiative has been taken to promote physical fitness among elderly worshipers in a mosque in the historic city of Istanbul, Turkey.
According to foreign media reports, exercise and fitness classes have been started in the premises of the Abdulhamid Han Mosque under the leadership of the Istanbul District Council, in which worshipers are actively participating.
In fitness classes, 30 to 25 worshipers participate after Zuhr and Asr prayers, most of the participants include elderly people, the elderly people say that we started participating in fitness classes in 3 to 4 weeks. What makes our aging bodies move is that we consider ourselves healthier than ever.
Fitness coach Fateh said that we do not do heavy exercises like the gym, but do 15 to 20 minutes of light exercise, which will save the worshipers from future difficulties. On the other hand, Imam said that as a result of physical exercise. Attendance of worshipers will improve, and they will feel more agile.
He further said that the women who pray at home are not part of this plan at present, but according to President Erdogan, such a program will be started for them soon.
