Freemasonry in Turkey

The history of Freemasonry in Turkey stretches back to the 18th century under Ottoman imperial rule.

[6] As a result of the repeated closures, the former Grand Lodge and its members were reluctant to support President Kemal Atatürk's reformist policies.

The history of Freemasonry in Turkey has also included the furthering of conspiracy theories by Islamists such as Adnan Oktar[7][8] as well as Necmettin Erbakan and his movement Millî Görüş.

Being in amity with 158 Grand Lodges around the world, the body is the sole representative of regular Freemasonry in Turkey.

With the exception of Lodges situated at the Aegean and Mediterranean coastal towns, two to three months summer recess is customary.