Ramadan Holiday (Şeker Bayramı) marks end of month-long fasting. Hıdırellez celebrates spring with music and dance on May 6-7
New Year's Day (1st January) features fireworks in western Turkey. National Sovereignty & Children's Day (23rd April) celebrates 1920 Assembly foundation. Atatürk'ü Anma Gençlik & Spor Bayramı (19th May) focuses on youth. Victory Day (30th August) commemorates Turkish War of Independence. Republic Day (29th October) marks Turkish republic's proclamation
Turkish traditions have been passed down for centuries and are still preserved. Culture includes traditions in cuisine, music, dance, clothing, and handicrafts. Traditions hold important place in Turkish people's daily lives
Celebrated at end of Ramadan with morning prayers and family feasts. Streets adorned with lights and filled with joy and unity
Spring and summer rituals were practiced in Mesopotamia, Anatolia, Iran, Greece and Mediterranean regions. Oldest ritual in Ur city of Mesopotamia performed by IIIrd thousand BC. Culture of Tammuz was transferred to Greece and Anatolia via Hebrew