Istanbul at night in the holy month of Ramadhan

The holiday in the holy month of Ramadan is going well. Tonight there was a little time and we saw Fatih's main streets to the Hagia Sophia cathedral and the Blue Mosque.

Let's see how the holy month of Ramadan passes there.

This year, the Ramadan holiday is held from 16 May to 17 June 2018. For a whole month, Muslims give themselves to pray, obedience, patience, virtue and Great Pos for maximum. As the Koran says, the month of Ramadan is the time when Muhammad first received his revelations. Fasting people today are rewarded with great rewards. Muslims deeply respect their traditions and do good deeds this month.

Even in Eminonyu today is somehow quiet. Usually, it does not work. The weather today is rainy, but in Istanbul it does not scare anybody. Before sunset, Muslim families gather at home or in holy places. All together after sunset, after their prayers make food.

Coastal protection is ready for dinner and waiting for a call from the mosque. The city authorities take care of people, special services take food to the workplace.

In the middle of Fatih, life is blazing boast! There are many Istanbul and tourists.

Beautiful Holy Sofia. All in the lights.

Cultural centers and temporary exhibitions are built near St. Anthony's Cathedral. Sophia. There are many books that are sold from various subjects.

Representatives of the book business from across Turkey were struck here.

Tourists are also not taken. A wide selection of souvenirs and ornaments is presented.

In addition to spiritual books, there are many artistic, children and contemporary literary options.

In the square with a fountain and all around it is crowded with people.

Kids do not get bored at all, you can play the ball.

The fountain in the square shimmer with all the colors, you go into a fairy tale.

Of course there is a party atmosphere. The atmosphere is very warm and warm. Although there are many people.

See the side of the Blue Mosque.

I will tell you about the Muslim tradition, called Iftar. Of course, the most important accent in Ramadan is fasting and prayer. But no less important is the tradition of hospitality. Iftar is a wonderful opportunity to invite guests, relatives and enjoy a fun meeting. Turkish housewives show their culinary skills. As a rule, they always gather in large families and have very long conversations, enjoy the food.

But in Turkey it is very popular not only iftar house, but also road. Most of them are manifested in Muslim holidays. A large number of people gathered in the open air. They got acquainted, treated each other and congratulated on the Great holiday. The photos show that all the pages are filled with people. On TV on Ramadan holidays, the breaking time of the fast is broadcast, that is, when it is possible to start eating.

The park next to the Blue Mosque is all fully loaded. Even queue men queue to take a bath before praying. Every day, social services provide free food and drinks. All somehow calmly holding back the big queue. People stand for two or three hours to get food.

Everyone who has settled on the lawn, comes with their food. Some even spend the night in the walls of the Blue Mosque and St. Sophia.

It is unfortunate that my phone in the dark does not give a clear picture. From the Blue Mosque side along the square there is a long table and benches. All, in a very close line, is located on the breaking street. They sit for quite a while.
Traditionally - the ceremony of eating and drinking tea. For social teas, you have to queue for a long time.

It's a small scene. Children soon find out its usefulness. Some people are easily communicated, others jump and dance.

Do not envy those days for people who pay attention to cleanliness. After the mess and talking about the height, there is a pile of garbage.

Istanbul night life is boiling! After breaking the fast, you can see the craft exhibit. From all corners of Turkey, various masters came to show themselves and sell their goods.

It is very difficult to consider something because of the large number of people. I was only brought in the crowd.

Despite the flea market, I try to consider an interesting product. For example, wood products, they are very beautiful!

How many talented people! Figures ebru on notepads and various products. Cat painted and stuffed nest for Turkish reasons. Everything is very bright and colorful.

Turkish artists present their work. Some are directly involved in creative work.

This institute with a beautiful teapot in Ottoman style offers to taste Turkish sherbet. Shcherbet is a very popular beverage in Turkey. He is considered curative. Prepare from fruit juice and extract flower. Can be used and grass.

I really liked the artist's work, but the crowd quickly took me elsewhere.

At fair, colors and fabrics are used to paint it. I love the dervishes, hanging over the windows. They spin from mass dynamics.

Umbrella pendant lights. A very original idea. There are many interesting exhibits in this store, but nothing can be considered quiet.

The huge excitement is in the tent, where children's educational toys are sold. Are they unusual and pretty. I want to buy some myself. Toys can really be folded.

Here is a stormy life on Istanbul night. The journey is cognitive and fascinating. I hope you also learn a bit about Istanbul. It's great that people celebrate, meet, communicate, and have fun.

Thank you for your attention!