[EN] Iftar (Breaking of the fast in Ramadan) in Istanbul.
[AR] الإفطار في اسطنبول.
[DE] Iftar (Fastenbrechen im Ramadan) in Istanbul.
[ES] Iftar (romper el ayuno en Ramadán) en Estambul.
[IR] افطار در استانبول
[RU] Ифтар (разговение в Рамадан) в Стамбуле.
Muslims fasting during the month of Ramadan.
Fasting from dawn to sunset, is obligatory for all adult Muslims, who are not acutely or chronically ill, travelling, elderly or breastfeeding.
The predawn meal is referred to as suhur, and the nightly feast that breaks the fast is called iftar.
Muslims refrain not only from food and drink, but also tobacco products, sexual relations, and sinful behaviour, devoting themselves instead to salah (prayer) and study of the Quran.
The most beautiful place for iftar in Istanbul is the area between Hagia Sophia and the Blue Mosque.
Families are coming to this area to have iftar, together. It's a lovely experience for everybody in Istanbul.
Fasting Muslims are preparing food and drink for their iftar.
Some charity organizations give free food and drink to the fasting people.
Fasting and non fasting people enjoying this wonderful area and atmosphere together.
With the adhan, (the Islamic call to prayer) Muslims are breaking their fast, and start eating and drinking.
Mahya is the name given to the traditional lighting of mosques during religious months and festivals in Turkey. Mahyas are strings of lights that are attached in the form of letters.
The Mahya, at Blue Mosque, means "Help the needy (Muhtaca yardim et)."
The Mahya, at Hagia Sophia, means "Nothing worshipped is worthy of worship except Allah [God] (La ilahe illallah).
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