Celebrations

Ramadan
Do not worry if you visit Egypt during Ramadan. It's always interesting and even frugal

Ramadan (Ramazan)
Ramadan drummers traditionally wake up the neighborhood at dawn for an early meal, and the next meal is to happen only after sunset

Eid al-Fitr
Don't miss the Festival of Breaking the Fast known as Eid-al-Fitr in Egypt

Sugar Feast (Ramazan Bayramı)
The abundance of Turkish sweets, illuminated mosques, and traditional puppet plays highlight the end of Ramadan

Eid al-Fitr
This is a time of giving charity and alms—two of the five pillars of the Islamic faith

Idul Fitri (Lebaran)
A time when life slows down in the cities, so people can feast and celebrate

Ramadan
When in Rome, do as the Romans do; and when in Jordan, do as the Jordanians do

Iftar
Sucuk, pastirma, börek, kuzu tandır, hünkar beğendi, mantı, güllaç, şerbet, ayran—the list of Ramadan dishes goes on and on

Ramadan Night Market
The one and only of its kind event that happens during 10 days of Ramadan

Eid al-Fitr or the End of Ramadan
This festival offers a good occasion to witness fervent Muslim prayer, sample a variety of lamb dishes, and even receive gifts

Traditional Turkish Puppet Shadow Theater: Karagöz & Hacivat
The fights between uneducated yet witty Karagoz and literate Hacivat used to make even the very Sultan laugh

Hari Raya Puasa
Muslim celebration of Ramadan's end is marked with brilliant street light-ups and plenty of tasteful Malay dainties

Ramadan
The Holy Month is a very serious period in Dubai, which influences the daily life profoundly