What is Ramazan Bayrami (Eid)?
By Robert Guerrero
What is Ramazan Bayramı (Eid)?
(Here are thedates.) Called Eid es-Seghir in many other Muslim countries, Ramazan Bayramı (sometimes called Şeker Bayramı[sheh-KEHR bah-yee-rah-muh, “Candy Holiday”]) starts at sunset on the last day of Ramazan, and celebrates the completion of the holy month of fasting.
What is Ramazan Bayramı (Sugar Festival)?
The holiday is also sometimes called “Sheker Bayrami”, meaning “Sugar Festival”, because of all the candy and sweets that are consumed when fasting is over. Please scroll down to end of page for previous years’ dates. Ramazan Bayramı has public holiday status and actually lasts for three full days.
When is Ramazan Bayramı in Turkey 2021?
2021. 13 May to 15 May. Thu to Sat. Ramazan Bayramı Holiday. 2022. 2 May to 4 May. Mon to Wed. Ramazan Bayramı Holiday. 2023.
What to do during Ramazan Bayramı in Turkey?
On the last day of Ramazan Bayramı, transport may be busy as holiday travelers return home. In Turkey, Ramazan Bayramı is a time for sending greeting cards to friends and loved ones, paying visits, and enjoying a lot of sweets.
