Mevlit Kandela

Night of the Prophet's BirthDespite the fact that in Turkey Mevlit Kandili (the Nativity of the Prophet) is not a state celebration, its celebration is practically no different from the festivities in other Muslim countries.

Attributes of the holiday are the fascinating illumination of mosques and special pastries. It begins on the 12th night of the lunar month of Hijra Rabi-ul-Awal and lasts a whole month.