Traditions

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

Ezan, or call to prayer, takes on great dimensions when the chants of the Blue Mosque alternate with those of the Hagia Sophia

Though ecstatic whirling ceremonies might be experienced in many cities of Turkey, the rite's birthplace city of Konya is unmissable one

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

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

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

Tables will bend under the weight of meat dishes during the four festive days

Take a glance of one of the most impressive performances of Cappadocia's best whirling dancers

A time when life slows down in the cities, so people can feast and celebrate

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

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

This festival offers a good occasion to witness fervent Muslim prayer, sample a variety of lamb dishes, and even receive gifts

Scary rituals of self-flagellation are part of the annual mourning for the Prophet Muhammad's grandson

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

On the tenth day of Muharram, every Turkish household is preoccupied with cooking Aşure,—imitating the dish the very Noah once cooked in his ark at the Mount of Ararat

Thousands of sacrificed sheep and goats, busy​ bazaars and festive treats constitute Hari Raya Haji celebration

Fast from sunrise to sunset, and feast from dusk till down

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

The best showcase of Muslim talents in arts and entertainment

An Islamic holiday celebrating the birth of the Prophet Mohammed