The Place and Importance of Memorial Week Activities in the Context of Faith Tourism and Tolerance: The Case of Mehmet Feyzi Efendi Commemoration Week

The aim of this study is to examine the importance of commemoration weeks in terms of their contribution to the development of faith tourism in Kastamonu, specifically Mehmet Feyzi Efendi's approach to the culture of tolerance, and the measurement, evaluation and development of Mehmet Feyzi Efendi commemoration weeks. Kastamonu is a city of saints and martyrs that has not developed much in terms of faith tourism due to insufficient promotion. In the studies conducted on Mehmet Feyzi Efendi, Mehmet Feyzi Efendi's life, the works and words he left behind, his faith life and memories have generally been addressed. The difference of this study, which was conducted by applying an interview form to 8 participants, is to contribute to the fact that these great people are not forgotten by increasing the awareness of the commemoration events that started after the death of Mehmet Feyzi Efendi, who lived and reflected the culture of tolerance, and are held regularly every year. In this study, it was concluded that although the commemoration week events that can be evaluated within the scope of faith tourism in Kastamonu province are partially known in the region, they are not yet a center of attraction throughout the country. It is important that these events, which are stated to be important in terms of tourism and culture, are announced nationally and even worldwide.