April 01, 2015 Tulip Festival in Istanbul
Every spring, a huge number of tourists come to Istanbul to get to one of the most beautiful holidays. Annually in April there passes the well-known festival of tulips in Istanbul. At this time the city is especially nice - it's so beautiful that you want to stay in Istanbul forever.
September 23, 2015 Kurban-Bayram or "Big Festival" in Turkey
"Feast of Sacrifice" is one of the most important days in the Islamic calendar. He marks the end of the pilgrimage to Mecca and Abraham's willingness to bring his son to God. In the Muslim world, the holiday is most known as Eid al-Adha, but it is also called Id-ul-Kabir.
December 10, 2015 - December 17, 2015 Mevlana Festival
The holiday is dedicated to Jalaladdin Rumi, who lived in 1207-1273. Mevlana - the nickname of this poet and philosopher, in translation means "our master". He is known as the founder of unorthodox Islam and the Order of Rotating Dervishes
December 31, 2015 New Year in Turkey
Going for a New Year Vacation in Turkey - means twice change the usual scenery. First, to celebrate the new year without Olivier, Mandarins and the speech of the President, and secondly, to see the winter Turkey, which differs from what usually appears before us in the hot summer.
All Turkish holidays can be divided into internal (civil) and international (religious) . In the New Year concerts are held in the squares, fireworks are being launched in the sky . At the end of January, the Prophet Muhammad's Christmas begins, during the month the mosques are lit with bright lights, and the housewives prepare special buns . On the day of the vernal equinox Turkey marks Navruz, N Year of the Zoroastrian calendar . It is believed that a person will be accompanied throughout the year by what he saw at the beginning of the day, so the Turks try to surround themselves with wine, cakes and coins, predicting luck and prosperity .
In early spring tens of thousands of music lovers gather in Izmir at the European Jazz Festival to listen to both professionals and fans of the genre. The April Tulip Festival attracts crowds of tourists to Istanbul. On the eve of the holiday, flower bulbs are distributed to all comers. Interestingly, tulips came to Holland only in the late 16th century, long after they gained popularity in Turkey.
According to legend, there is happiness at the bottom of the tulip, therefore the Turks regard their favorite colors with great trepidation. Tulip is also a symbol of the country.
Children's Day is celebrated on April 23, Turkish families usually have many children and are very fond of their growing generation . At the end of April, another interesting event is coming - the International Maritime Festival, where you can admire various types of vessels and participate in the "sea" competitions . On Labor Day May 1 workers perform the Turkish march, however, the government does not allow meetings and meetings . Festival of the meeting of spring - another occasion for joy, on the night of 5 to 6 May the Prophet Khizir down from the sky and helps people, fulfills their wishes, but for this, the house must be clean, and on the table - festive dishes . Girls write desires on paper and guess at the suitors .
At the end of April, the International Maritime festival, where you can admire the different types of ships and participate in the "sea" competitions.
The International Arts Festival for a month turns Izmir into a center for music, dance, theatrical productions, opera and ballet. A large scale can only be achieved if the Day of Youth and Sports is a national holiday, celebrated on May 19. The houses are decorated with flags and flowers, the festive program includes concerts, contests and an air show.
Among the famous events one can not fail to mention the Shopping Festival in Istanbul with 50% discounts, the Kadigra Festival on a mountain plateau with Turkish music and dances, the Izmir International Fair , the Golden Orange Film Festival in Antalya, the Festival of rotating dervishes with its unique dances and the December International Souvenir Fair in Ankara.
Sheker Bairami, holiday of the fast, completes the 30-day fast of the month of Ramadan, in t For 3 days the Turks exchange sweets and ask each other for forgiveness. Usually this holiday is celebrated in a warm family circle.
Every year, on August 30, the Turks celebrate the Victory Day over the Greek invaders, which ended the war for Turkey's independence.
Kurban Bayramy, the feast of sacrifice is one of the most important religious holidays, on this day it is customary to cut rams, third of the meat is cooked for themselves, To the poor and another third is given to relatives and neighbors. October 29 declared the Republic Day and is accompanied by parades, military reviews and concerts.