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Tarkan Shares Special Birthday Post for Daughter Liya: 'You Were Born Into Our Lives Like the Sun'
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Tarkan Shares Special Birthday Post for Daughter Liya: 'You Were Born Into Our Lives Like the Sun'

From Cumhuriyet · () Turkish

Translated from Turkish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Turkish pop star Tarkan celebrated his daughter Liya's 8th birthday with a heartfelt social media post.
  • He shared a family photo and expressed his deep love for his daughter, calling her his "sun."
  • Tarkan reflected on fatherhood, emphasizing love, security, and shared joy over perfection.

Megastar Tarkan, who married Pฤฑnar Dilek in 2016 and became a father to Liya in 2018, shared a touching tribute for his daughter's 8th birthday. The renowned pop singer posted a warm family photograph on social media, accompanied by a deeply emotional message that resonated with his followers.

My two souls beyond my soul... Happy birthday, my dear daughter, for being born into our lives like the sun. We love you very much.

โ€” TarkanExpressing love for his daughter on her 8th birthday.

"My two souls beyond my soul... Happy birthday, my dear daughter, for being born into our lives like the sun. We love you very much," Tarkan wrote, highlighting the profound importance of family bonds. This heartfelt expression underscores the singer's joy and affection for his child.

When I first held Liya in my arms, when I felt her heartbeat in my heart, everything had changed. Life had gained meaning. Fatherhood, beyond everything, was a tremendous feeling. Of course, I made mistakes while raising a child, and I still do. Because there is no such thing as perfect parenting. For me as a father, what is important is; that my child feels safe, knows that I am unconditionally by her side, that we can laugh and have fun together, and most importantly, that I can raise her with love, respect, and tolerance. That's what I did, and I am doing.

โ€” TarkanDescribing his experience and philosophy of fatherhood.

Reflecting on his journey as a father, Tarkan previously shared his views on parenthood during Father's Day. He acknowledged that "perfect parenting does not exist," sharing his experiences and emphasizing that his primary goal as a father is to ensure his child feels secure, loved, and experiences joy and laughter. He stated that witnessing Liya's growth and hearing her say "I love you, Daddy" are his greatest rewards, making him the happiest man in the world.

I love you, Daddy.

โ€” LiyaA phrase from his daughter that brings Tarkan immense happiness.
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Originally published by Cumhuriyet in Turkish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.