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Kurban Bayram 2009 PDF Print E-mail
Monday, 23 November 2009
ShareKurban BayramKurban Bayram is 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 public offices and banks are closed.  The banks will close at lunch time on Thursday 26th November, and reopen on Tuesday 1st December.  Remember that cash machines may run out of money, so if you need any, best not to leave it until the end of the holiday.

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".

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Last Updated on Thursday, 26 November 2009