Urfa - Dergah Camii

The Dergah Camii (or Dersa Cami) in Urfa with its large inner courtyard is hidden away to the southeast behind the Hasan Pasa Camii directly beneath the citadel. It is noted for its Hermitage of the Prophet Abraham (Makram Ibrahim) and the curative powers of its spring water. Once a year the faithful gather here to seek blessings for their pilgrimage to Mecca. This site was previously occupied by the Byzantine Church of the Redeemer.