In a mosque in Istanbul, Turkey, exercise and fitness classes for worshipers have commenced, with enthusiastic participation from attendees.
According to Turkish media reports, after the Fajr prayer, there is a bustling atmosphere in one of Istanbul's mosques, where several elderly worshipers are eagerly awaiting not the Imam's call to prayer but that of a young fitness trainer.
Concerned about the challenges posed by advancing age and weight gain, these worshipers have made the decision to keep fit to combat emerging health issues, a decision fully supported by the mosque administration.
Other mosques in Istanbul have expressed intentions to initiate similar activities, emphasizing the need for mosques to function as community centers.