The renewal of Eid al Fitr in May 2022 is a very important festival for Muslims all over the world. For religious activities after the end of Ramadan in Islam, friends who have little contact with Islam may have a lot of curiosity. So how does secular Turkey spend Ramadan and welcome Eid al Fitr? "Is fasting just not eating?" "What etiquette should we pay attention to and respect each other during Ramadan?" "How does Turkey's Ramadan go on?
The true meaning of fasting
Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic calendar, also known as "Ramadan", and the Turkish word is "Ramazan"; Muslims fast for 30 days (sometimes 29 days). The new moon appears on the first day of a month in the Islamic calendar, and the new moon appears again as the end of the month. During Ramadan, Muslims will stop eating, sexual intercourse, smoking and other activities from sunrise to sunset; The exact sunrise time (the exact time to follow can now be found online or on TV), subject to the daily "morning ritual", which is the first worship of five calls a day; After sunset, start the first meal of the day with water and dates (common in Turkey and Arabia and very nutritious food) and share dinner with your family. The words and mood during fasting must be calm and gentle. This month is the closest day to Allah. Through patience and thirst, you can better know how to cherish what you have.
Ramadan experience in Turkey
During the fasting period, we foreigners try not to mention the problem of "eating" to the Turks during the day, otherwise it is very cruel. Of course, they don't eat or drink all day. During this period, we should be more sympathetic to get along with them.
what? Are you worried about going to Turkey during Ramadan?
No, although some restaurants will shorten or adjust the opening time, most restaurants still have to make money! Especially in places with many tourists, although they can't eat, they will still sell you. And during the fasting period, there are special meals specially launched for the sunset meal of Ramadan (iftar). When I was 15 years old, I fasted with the Turkish family I knew at that time, but I broke it in a few days. It's really painful, but you can't even drink water in hot summer. I heard that my little brother had perseverance since he was 9 years old. I heard that he really had perseverance when I was 5 years old. His parents are also very proud. In addition, many students in the Turkish language class are also Turks from Central Asia; It's hard for them to come to class during Ramadan. Once a classmate couldn't stand it; He was a little old and slightly fat. It was very hot in summer and he didn't drink a mouthful. During class, he couldn't do anything because he was hungry. The teacher asked him to go home early. It is said that in the end, he survived the day's fast by sleeping. I recommend türkçe meze kubbe restaurant and mangal fotoları restaurant, where you can eat Turkish dessert güllaç. This is a traditional dessert during Ramadan in Turkey. Bread and milk are steamed in rose water, accompanied by pomegranates and walnuts.
Ramadan night market during Ramadan, many people can be seen to "have a picnic" near mosques or in some squares! Families gathered together with food and waited for the call of worship at sunset. At that moment, the whole city would sound the sound of knives and forks, as well as the sound of happy speeches.
Ramadan, the local government will set up tents, open in the evening, there are different booths, common have a thin glass craft, floating painting experience, shadow play performances, Turkish coffee, textile, home act the role ofing booth, with both tourists and locals will family as soon as possible to play strolling, and beside the tent will have different vendors, selling some street snacks, very interesting!
Respect and Understanding
Others who are not fasting should remain calm and respectful during Ramadan. In order to facilitate life and maintain good physical strength, some people choose to work in the evening and rest in the morning (because they cannot eat and drink in the morning). Ramadan is the holiest month for Muslims. After Ramadan, the atmosphere and activities of Eid al-Fitr are equivalent to our New Year's day. For our Muslim friends around us, we should congratulate him on the completion of his mission after Ramadan.
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