Public holidays Ramazan Bayramı or Şeker Bayramı – A time of fasting, serious observers of the holiday will not eat or drink during the day but they may do so at night. The holiday finishes with sweet Bayram, where children collect sweets from their neighbours. Sacrifice Feast. Usually at the start on November - 70 days after the end of Islamic month Ramadan. A religious holiday lasting for 4 days, many shops will be closed during this time and local transport maybe free during the holiday. National Sovereignty and Childrens Day. To Commemorate the first opening of the Grand National Assembly of Turkey at Ankara in 1920. This holiday is dedicated to the children. You will see massive Turkish flags hanging across entire buildings during this time. Republic Day. Commemorates the proclamation of the republic in 1923.
Posted on: Mon, 17 Feb 2014 21:09:23 +0000