Muharram Bayram

The silhouette of advanced Istanbul, like two hundred years ago, is defined by minarets.The first day of the holy lunar month of Muharram-ul Haram. The beginning of the lunar year 1428 of the Hijra in 2007 corresponds to the night from 19 to 20 January. Throughout Muharram Bayram, it is prescribed to give the tithe of his property to the poor and perform other pious acts. There are also special ritual chants and dances in honor of Muharram Bayrami.

Despite the fact that secular Turkey officially follows the Gregorian calendar, almost 99% of the population, according to recent polls, identify themselves as Muslims and the celebration of Mohammedan high solemn days here is the same as in other Islamic countries.