The Rûz-ı Kasım Ceremony took place on 10 November 2019 at Okçular Foundation Riva Facilities.
On this important day coming from our traditional Turkish Archery culture, our club leaders joined the program with their clothes, bows and arrows.
Turkish Traditional Archery Federation Genghis Toksöz in his opening speech, said despite being a new federation they want to make this celebration. Toksöz, said that it is important to remember this day from ancient culture.
Toksöz, who commemorated Gazi Mustafa Kemal and all his arms friends for the 81st anniversary of his death, also thanked all the club heads who participated in the program.
Stating that they came to the program by pedaling with Beykoz Municipality Bicycle Club, Mayor Aydın pointed out the importance of sport. TGTOF Board Member and Mayor of Beykoz Murat Aydın stated that they wished to be together in Ruz-ı Hızır. He underlined that the Federation has completed a major shortcoming in sports. Mayor Murat Aydın is known for using a bicycle instead of a vehicle.
Following the speeches, all club presidents, representatives and archers who participated in the program threw 5 arrows to the targets.
Following the dinner, the Federation President presented registration certificates to the clubs.
The program included Emrullah Akbulut, Adnan Mehel, Muhammet Bakirci, Murat Aydin, Salih Aksu, Veysel Durmaz and Zafer Metin Atas from TGTOF Board of Directors.
We would like to thank all the managers, club leaders, representatives and guests who participated in this program, which is important for meeting our Club Presidents, being together and performing our Ruz-i Kasım ceremony together and keeping our traditions alive.
What is Rûz-ı Kasım?
In the folk calendar, the year is divided into two: November days (rûz-i kasım) and Khidr days (rûz-i Hızır). November takes 179 days and Khidr lasts 186 days.
Since the beginning of Rûz-i Kasım was counted among the people, it was accepted as a milestone in the periodical transactions in the old periods. Tax and salary periods are calculated with this calendar.
In Okmeydanı, which was officially dedicated to archery, the opening and closing of the facility was determined according to this calendar.
The facility was opened in Rûz-ı Hızır (Hıdırellez) and closed in Rûz-ı Kasım. Shootings and competitions were held on Monday and Thursday. In this way, 48 days would be reserved for official competitions and exercises, and for the rest of the time, the archers could do free work. For this reason, Ruz-ı Kasım is accepted as end of the season for Okmeydanı
Ruz-i Kasım, 8/9 Kasım’a, Rouz-i Hızır ise Gregoryen takviminde 5/6 Mayıs’a karşılık gelir. 2020 yılında, Rûz’h Hidr 5 Mayıs akşamı başlayacak.
