Turkish delight is known to have been produced in Turkey as early as the late 1700s, hence its name. The exact origin of these sweets is yet to be definitively determined; however, the word "lokum" comes from the Arabic "al-halkum". In the Arab world, Turkish delights are called "rāḥat al-ḥulqūm" (رَاحَة الْحُلْقُوم) which means "throat comfort". According to the Hacı Bekir company, Bekir Efendi, named Hacı Bekir after performing the Hajj, moved to Istanbul from his hometown Kastamonu and opened his confectionery shop in the district of Bahçekapı in 1777. He produced various kinds of candies and "lokums", later including a unique
Bekir İrtegün Bekir İrtegün Bekir İrtegün (born 20 April 1984) is a Turkish professional footballer who last played for İstanbul Başakşehir and Turkey national team. On 8 June 2009, İrtegün transferred to Turkish giants Fenerbahçe on a three-year deal. On 1 July 2015, İrtegün agreed with İstanbul Başakşehir on a three + one years. İrtegün has represented Turkey since youth level, he has played for the under-15 team, the under-16 team, the under-19 team, the under-20 team and the under-21 team. On 2 June 2012, İrtegün made his debut for the senior team in a 3-1 victory over Portugal in a Friendly.