Last week, it was announced That four days regularly holiday of Kurban Bayram and Hu also Known as Eid al-Adha and translated into English as Eid of sacrifice you will collect with July 15 Day of Democracy and National Unity, which extends official holiday From one week to nine days. This means that many Turks will do so use The opportunity to make this week their summer holiday vacation.
Here’s what to do know.
The dates are different year
Traditionally, Kurban Bayram is four days holiday Muslims celebrate worldWhich also marks the end of Pilgrimage. It’s my religion and official holiday Which falls about 70 days after the end of Ramadan is the Islamic month of Daytime fasting.
Both holidays based on on Islamic lunar Hijri calendar, which means they change all of them year About 11 days. This year, Kurban Bayram officially begins on Saturday 9th July and ends on Tuesday, July 12, while next year The holiday will take place From June 29 to July 2.
Holidays 2-in-1 package
However, this year It’s not that simple. For four days are the sacrifice of Bayram, which is also The longest in Turkey national holidaywhich falls on July 15 of democracy and national unity, it was announced last The week when the two holidays will be combined, making this year’s official holiday The dates are from Saturday 9 July to Sunday 17 July.
Employment hours
This means that everything public Offices, banks and many other businesses will be closed on weekdays of From 11 to 15 July this will include a moratorium in bank transfers and other transactions.
most museums, on On the other hand, it will remain open except for the days of The week they close regularly. is being sure To pre-verify for every museum for confirm. For example, Topkapi Palace is closed on Tuesday, while most of the Ministry of Cultural museums are closed on Monday.
FREE TRANSPORTATION
By tradition, most, if not all, state-run transportation, highways, and bridges will be free of charge within days of perm and on July 15. This means that on From July 13 to 14 and from July 16 to 17 they will be charged.
Terrible traffic between cities?
perm holiday Notorious Traffic for Having long lines for hours leading out of major cities and in the country’s top tourist destinations. those in The know They plan their trips accordingly and then plan their trips on Extra time for any driving trip made on These days.
not only this extended The holiday is expected result in A million vacations, but that’s a year holiday he is also At a time when many Turks visit their cities and relatives. also wayThey will hit the roads and it is important to keep this in mind when planning any trip during these next 10 days.
packed holiday the places
When Kurban Bayram falls in Summer months in Turkey holiday Destinations are becoming very crowded. If you don’t already Booked accommodation during next 10 days in Cities and towns like Bodrum, Çeşme and Antalya, be aware that you may have to scramble to find place to remain. everybody of these locations will also a hit-out Concerts and Shows set up for week illusion sure to be noisy.
Istanbul will be quiet
With most of the urban population deserted city for hard-earned Vacations on the beaches or visiting familyYou can expect Istanbul, Ankara, and Izmir to be much quieter. with free transportation for the majority of next week, this could be great Time to discover a habit more crowded areas of The state great cities.
origins of celebrations
Qurban Bayram religious holiday Commemorating the Prophet Abraham’s willingness to sacrifice him son as evidence of His loyalty to God. in practiceis celebrated with carcass of sheep or goat or cow. Many families or places of companies will purchase a live A herd, which is then slaughtered by specialists in slaughterhouses.
According to religious traditions, the meat is divided into portions that are then distributed to the least luck, neighbors and friends family and consume in home. The habit is to prepare a rich meal of meat and use all the other parts of Sacrificed animals as well. Even the skins are donated to organizations or charities.
It’s always a tradition in Which religion is Turkish? holiday for The family Let’s meet. for Kurban Bayram, family visits will be made start with The younger members visit the elders first. The younger generation will do it kiss The back of Hand of The elder Then he touched his forehead with his kissing hand. extension holiday The salutation is a dignified compliment valued by the Turks, who They will say “Iyi Bayramlar”, which means “Happy Bayram”, and will shake hands with each other – or kiss each other on But the cheek.
Democracy and National Unity Day is a newer public holiday announced in 2016 is celebrated on July 15 in memory of Lives lost in The failed coup attempt on that date of The same year.
There may be national-themed parades, concerts, and other performances taking place across the country in public Boxes on July 15, and don’t be surprised if you see cars driving with Turkish flags waving from windows.
Last week, it was announced That four days regularly holiday of Kurban Bayram and Hu also Known as Eid al-Adha and translated into English as Eid of sacrifice you will collect with July 15 Day of Democracy and National Unity, which extends official holiday From one week to nine days. This means that many Turks will do so use The opportunity to make this week their summer holiday vacation.
Here’s what to do know.
The dates are different year
Traditionally, Kurban Bayram is four days holiday Muslims celebrate worldWhich also marks the end of Pilgrimage. It’s my religion and official holiday Which falls about 70 days after the end of Ramadan is the Islamic month of Daytime fasting.
Both holidays based on on Islamic lunar Hijri calendar, which means they change all of them year About 11 days. This year, Kurban Bayram officially begins on Saturday 9th July and ends on Tuesday, July 12, while next year The holiday will take place From June 29 to July 2.
Holidays 2-in-1 package
However, this year It’s not that simple. For four days are the sacrifice of Bayram, which is also The longest in Turkey national holidaywhich falls on July 15 of democracy and national unity, it was announced last The week when the two holidays will be combined, making this year’s official holiday The dates are from Saturday 9 July to Sunday 17 July.
Employment hours
This means that everything public Offices, banks and many other businesses will be closed on weekdays of From 11 to 15 July this will include a moratorium in bank transfers and other transactions.
most museums, on On the other hand, it will remain open except for the days of The week they close regularly. is being sure To pre-verify for every museum for confirm. For example, Topkapi Palace is closed on Tuesday, while most of the Ministry of Cultural museums are closed on Monday.
FREE TRANSPORTATION
By tradition, most, if not all, state-run transportation, highways, and bridges will be free of charge within days of perm and on July 15. This means that on From July 13 to 14 and from July 16 to 17 they will be charged.
Terrible traffic between cities?
perm holiday Notorious Traffic for Having long lines for hours leading out of major cities and in the country’s top tourist destinations. those in The know They plan their trips accordingly and then plan their trips on Extra time for any driving trip made on These days.
not only this extended The holiday is expected result in A million vacations, but that’s a year holiday he is also At a time when many Turks visit their cities and relatives. also wayThey will hit the roads and it is important to keep this in mind when planning any trip during these next 10 days.
packed holiday the places
When Kurban Bayram falls in Summer months in Turkey holiday Destinations are becoming very crowded. If you don’t already Booked accommodation during next 10 days in Cities and towns like Bodrum, Çeşme and Antalya, be aware that you may have to scramble to find place to remain. everybody of these locations will also a hit-out Concerts and Shows set up for week illusion sure to be noisy.
Istanbul will be quiet
With most of the urban population deserted city for hard-earned Vacations on the beaches or visiting familyYou can expect Istanbul, Ankara, and Izmir to be much quieter. with free transportation for the majority of next week, this could be great Time to discover a habit more crowded areas of The state great cities.
origins of celebrations
Qurban Bayram religious holiday Commemorating the Prophet Abraham’s willingness to sacrifice him son as evidence of His loyalty to God. in practiceis celebrated with carcass of sheep or goat or cow. Many families or places of companies will purchase a live A herd, which is then slaughtered by specialists in slaughterhouses.
According to religious traditions, the meat is divided into portions that are then distributed to the least luck, neighbors and friends family and consume in home. The habit is to prepare a rich meal of meat and use all the other parts of Sacrificed animals as well. Even the skins are donated to organizations or charities.
It’s always a tradition in Which religion is Turkish? holiday for The family Let’s meet. for Kurban Bayram, family visits will be made start with The younger members visit the elders first. The younger generation will do it kiss The back of Hand of The elder Then he touched his forehead with his kissing hand. extension holiday The salutation is a dignified compliment valued by the Turks, who They will say “Iyi Bayramlar”, which means “Happy Bayram”, and will shake hands with each other – or kiss each other on But the cheek.
Democracy and National Unity Day is a newer public holiday announced in 2016 is celebrated on July 15 in memory of Lives lost in The failed coup attempt on that date of The same year.
There may be national-themed parades, concerts, and other performances taking place across the country in public Boxes on July 15, and don’t be surprised if you see cars driving with Turkish flags waving from windows.