Medineye Varamadim Apr 2026

"Medine’ye varamadım, gül kokusu alamadım..." (I could not reach Medina, I could not smell the scent of the roses...)

In his despair, he cries out the verses of the hymn: MedineYe Varamadim

Finally, in his old age, he manages to gather enough resources to join a caravan or group for the Hajj or Umrah. The journey is long and physically taxing, but his spirit is fueled by the anticipation of seeing the green dome of the Prophet's Mosque. "Medine’ye varamadım, gül kokusu alamadım

The phrase "" (I Could Not Reach Medina) is the title of a deeply emotional and famous Turkish ilahi (religious hymn), most notably performed and popularized by Ali Ercan . As the group nears the holy city, the man falls gravely ill

As the group nears the holy city, the man falls gravely ill. While his companions are able to continue, his health deteriorates to the point where he can no longer walk or travel. He is left in a village or a camp just outside the borders of Medina.