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Kurban Bayram 2010 PDF Print E-mail
Wednesday, 17 November 2010
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Kurban BayramRight now it's Kurban Bayram - a holiday that is celebrated by Muslims worldwide.  It is also referred to as the Festival of Sacrifice, or sometimes the Baqri Eid (cow festival), and in some countries it is known as Eid al Adha.

The festival commemorates the Islamic prophet Ibrahim, sacrificing a ram, in place of his son Ismael, as an act of obedience to God.

As it is a public holiday you will find that many Turkish people will be travelling to visit family and friends, so the roads may be busy.  However, as you will see from photos we will be publishing over the next few days, Kalkan is extremely quiet right now.


At Kurban Bayram it is traditional for followers to wear their finest clothes as they attend prayer meetings.  

Those who can afford to do so will sacrifice an animal - usually a goat or cow or sheep.  Importantly, the meat will be shared, and in particular consideration is given at this time to those who are less well off.  In the days leading up to Bayram, you may see animals being transported around town and being sold.

In modern Turkey, some people will give money to the less well off rather than slaughter an animal.

At this time you may want to wish people a happy Bayram, which in Turkish is "İyi Bayramlar". KTLN - your window on Kalkan Turkey.

Katie-Ellen
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Last Updated on Wednesday, 17 November 2010