Ramazan Bayramı – the sweetest holiday of all
This week marks the end of the holy month of Ramadan with the celebration of Eid al-Fitr. In Turkey, the festival is known as Ramazan Bayramı and is traditionally observed with three days of feasting and family gatherings. It is customary to wear new clothes for the occasion. On the way to the mosque, many […]
Ramazan Bayramı – a subdued Eid under curfew
A very different celebration of the end of the holy month of Ramazan… Ramazan Bayramı (Eid al-Fitr) The end of Ramazan is celebrated with a holiday. It starts at sunset on the last day of Ramazan and celebrates the completion of the holy month of fasting. This year, Ramazan Bayramı (Eid al-Fitr) began on Sunday […]