Ramadan is a holy month for Muslims all across the world. It is a season of forgiveness, mercy, and worship. As a result, more individuals are opting to spend the blessed month in a Muslim setting, where they may enjoy the festive ambience of Ramadan's lighting, sights, aromas, and sounds.
And where better to go than Istanbul, especially during this prosperous month? As you travel around the old city, you'll be fascinated by centuries of history and inspired by Islamic architecture.
Istanbul is a real Muslim city that leaves an indelible impression on visitors.
Turkey’s Sahur
The famous davulcus who remain the century-long ritual of walking the streets to awaken residents for "sahur" — the meal before a day of fasting that begins before sunrise, which is typically in the form of a light breakfast — is the traditional way for people in Istanbul to wake up to the songs and sounds of drums being beaten by the famous davulcus. The time for eating ends when the Adhan for Fajr begins, and the fast begins till the Adhan for Maghrib begins.
Events for Open Iftar
Under the Ottoman Empire, open Iftar was a cultural ritual that lasted 600 years. Municipalities in several Turkish cities, notably Istanbul, establish big "Iftar tents" (Iftar çadrlar) and offer free Iftars to tens of thousands of people. Take advantage of this amazing opportunity to break your fast during Ramadan in an environment where the holy month is embraced by all. Some companions came to the Prophet ﷺ and complained: “We eat but are not satisfied.” He ﷺ said, “Perhaps you eat separately?” The Companions replied in the affirmative. He ﷺ then advised, “Eat together and mention the Name of Allah over your food. It will be blessed for you.”
Iftar Celebration
A traditional Iftar meal in Turkey would be incomplete without the "Ramazan pide," a soft, leavened flatbread covered with sesame and nigella seeds that is only cooked during Ramazan.
Pide Ramazan
In Turkey, soups are a pillar of Iftar meals, with the tasty and nutritious mercimek - lentil soup being one of the most popular. Various types of börek, a flaky pastry stuffed with cheese or meat, as well as white cheese and meat, and ayran a thirst-quenching drink are likely to be on the table. As per the prophet's tradition, the fast is usually broken with a hurma (date). After the main course of juicy kebabs or robust stew, sweet honey-soaked desserts like baklava or kunefe -a sweet pastry filled with melted cheese - will be served.
Iftar meal
People in Istanbul frequently meet in public parks, squares, and mosque courtyards for public Iftar dinners hosted by local governments, charities, and businesses, which are excellent opportunities to sample Turkish hospitality. The traditional 'Ramazan top atışı' (Ramadan cannon fire), which has been a tradition since the 1820s, and the ensuing azan from the minarets of the surrounding mosques would be the signal to break the fast.
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