%0 Journal Article
%T AID ACTIVITIES FOR THE MUSLIM PEOPLE OF CRETE IN AYDIN PROVINCE (1896-1898)
%A Metin MENEK£¿E
%J -
%D 2018
%X Crete, which was the central Heraklion, was conquered in 1669 and remained under the Ottoman rule for about 250 years, was turned into a privileged province. On the island, people of different ethnic backgrounds and belief groups lived a peaceful and harmonious life. However, after becoming and independent state, Greece¡¯s attempts to take over the island, supported by some European states, especially Russia, peace and tranquility on the island was replaced by chaos. Beginning in the second half of the 19th century, many riots took place on the island. During these riots, local and central Ottoman officials took urgent measures to meet the needs of the Cretan Muslims who had heavy losses and had to leave their estates and their homes. The island administration took some measures especially against possible migration and initiated a help campaign for refugees/immigrants. Related to this and campaign, branches of Girit Muhtac£¿n-i £¿slamiye Aid Commission were established in Izmir and some cities and those organizations, through organizing charity via press, collecting money from government offices, selling tickets, collecting special tax on some animals, helped Muslims in Crete. The Muslims in Ayd£¿n Province helped Cretian Muslims especially in food and clothing. Based on the analysis of some archival documents and local newspapers such as Izmir, Ahenk and Hizmet, this article aims to demonstrate how this charity and help activities took place in Ayd£¿n province
%K Osmanl£¿ Devleti
%K Girit Adas£¿
%K Muhtac£¿n-i £¿slamiye
%K Ayd£¿n Vilayeti
%K Yard£¿m Faaliyetleri
%U http://dergipark.org.tr/cttad/issue/43437/529723