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    What to do in Ramadan in Turkey

    Ramadan is right around the corner. Every year, many Muslims participate in this holy month and fast for its duration.
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    Turkey will mark the beginning of Ramadan next week. According to the Islamic calendar, this year's earliest imsak, in the early hours of April 2, will correspond with 4:14 a.m. local time in Iğdır, Turkey's easternmost province, while the western province of Çanakkale and Edirne in the northwest will be the last to mark iftar, at 7:46 p.m. The observance time for Ramadan is based on the lunar calendar, which means it begins about two weeks earlier each year, giving an experience of fasting both in the dog days of summer and cold winter, when days are shorter, for millions of Muslims across the world.

    During this month, Muslims not only abstain from eating, but also drinking, smoking or committing other sins. The fasting starts at dawn and ends at sunset, beginning with a predawn meal called sahur and ending with iftar dinner, when Muslims end their fast.

    Of course, if you don't follow Islam, or don't participate in the fasting during this month, that is permitted in Turkey. However, it is expected of you to be respectful of the Muslim community while in Turkey. Ramadan in Turkey can be a nice time, if you know what to expect.
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