Zerrin on 09 13, 2009 | 9 Comments
We've started to count down for the end of the Ramadan month. There is a very sweet festival waiting for all muslims at the end of this fasting month. And I want to share still another Ramadan tradi
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Zerrin on 09 9, 2009 | 20 Comments
I want to share another Ramadan tradition that is still alive especially in small cities. As it’s hard for traditions to survive in big cities, they are mostly seen in towns or small cities where
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Zerrin on 09 6, 2009 | 19 Comments
Iftar is as important as suhoor during Ramadan. And there is a great tradition during this month. You can see iftar tents at certain streets of cities. Iftar tents are the places where homeless peop
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Zerrin on 09 2, 2009 | 19 Comments
In Turkish culture, there are some certain dishes which are made on special days or occasions. Sesame Rings, which I wrote on before, are one of them. And today I want to share another special dis
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Zerrin on 08 30, 2009 | 19 Comments
Hurma
When you hear imam’s voice calling for the prayer from all minarets of the city, you know that everyone fasting is ready to break their fast. Some people are sitting at a perfect dinner tab
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Zerrin on 08 27, 2009 | 16 Comments
Ramadan (Ramazan in Turkish) is a holy month for muslims and they fast during this month as a worship. It started about a week ago and you can feel the excitement of people everywhere in Turkey no
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