Not true. the young generation just do not care much.
Surveys indicate that while most Turks identify as Muslim, consistent mosque-going is more common among older generations and rural populations. For instance, a 2018 KONDA survey found that about 30-40% of men attend mosques weekly, but this drops among younger urban dwellers due to modern lifestyles, work demands, and secular influences. Women’s attendance is lower, often due to segregated spaces and cultural norms, though some mosques like the Blue Mosque report steady female participation during prayer times. Overall, mosques are actively used—Diyanet reports millions attending weekly sermons—but not at the intensity seen in more conservative Muslim-majority countries like Saudi Arabia.
Non-practicing Muslims now make up about 40%, reflecting a shift toward cultural rather than strict religious observance. Among those aged 18-24, irreligiosity (including atheism, agnosticism, and deism) reaches 11%, per a 2023 Marmara University study, up from earlier decades.
It is what it is. don't hate on us please