Ramadan has arrived...
Hi DepartHolic, It doesn't feel like in the near future we will feel the month of Ramadan again, even though it is still in a pandemic atmosphere that will soon lead to an endemic, but Ramadan traditions can still be felt. When talking about Ramadan traditions in Indonesia, what comes to your mind?
As we know, Indonesia is the first country with the largest Muslim-majority population in the world which certainly has a unique tradition during Ramadan, one of which is going around waking up for sahur. But, what about Ramadan traditions in other countries? Let's try to discuss the country with the largest Muslim majority population in Europe, Turkey, which is said to have Ramadan traditions almost similar to those in Indonesia. What are they?
1. Wake up for Sahur
It turns out that Turkish Muslims have a tradition of waking up for suhoor by beating drums or bedugs walking around the surrounding area too. Well, just like in Indonesia, when it's time for sahur, it must be crowded with the sounds of the surrounding community "Sahur ... sahur.."
2. Late Night Store Hours
One of the other traditions is that all shops are open until late at night, so many Turkish Muslims do activities at night either for eating or shopping.
3. The Tradition of Bartering Food with Neighbors
No less unique, Turkish Muslims often barter or exchange food with their neighbors before breaking their fast. This tradition aims to strengthen friendship. Well, if DepartingHolic is in Turkey, that means
You have to be ready to barter for food.
4. Breaking the Fast on the Street
In addition to the tradition of exchanging food, Turkish Muslims also break the fast together on the streets such as around mosques, sitting facing each other while eating the food that has been served.
5. Tarawih in congregation
The month of Ramadan is incomplete without tarawih prayers, as well as in Indonesia and various other countries. Turkish Muslims also perform tarawih prayers in congregation, filling the courtyard of the mosque.
6. Specialty Food
The last thing you want to miss is the food. In Turkey there are also specialties that you must try during the month of Ramadan. If in Indonesia there is banana compote or salak seeds and the typical fruit is timun suri. Then what is Turkey's specialty food? The answer is Gozleme Bread and Lavas.
For your information, bread is a staple food for Turkish citizens that is very thin. Usually this favorite food is always sold out during Ramadan. How departedHolic, so want to feel directly undergo Ramadan there, huh?
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