According to information, Sakal-ı Şerif had been taken to Degirmendere Yali Camii in Kocaeli Province to be put on display during a Ramadan event. During the night, guards found out that the box containing Sakal-ı Şerif was gone.
Police have initiated immediate investigation.
Note that Sakal-ı Şerif used to be preserved at the Topkapi Palace in Istanbul and taken to various parts of Turkey during religious holiday.
Strand of hair believed to be from Prophet Muhammad
22 June 2016
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A strand of the hair (Sakal-? ?erif), believed to have remained from the beard of Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon Him) have been stolen in Turkey, the local newspaper Milliyet newspaper reported.
