İstanbul Traditions

Like all cultures in large cities around the world, Istanbul has a large share of exotic traditions due to an endless mix of traditional Turkish culture and a more modern civilized lifestyle. Whether it's a religious belief that has how itself with city life, or it's a Western idea that has adapted itself to Turkey, these traditions are always entertaining for someone who doesn't live in Istanbul. In this article we will review together a glimpse of these traditions.

Traditions in Istanbul

1- The drummer of Ramadan

Ramadan is one of the biggest religious months celebrated in the year not only by Muslims in Turkey but around the world. Muslims fast from sunrise to sunset and the last day of Ramadan is celebrated with a banquet. There were alarms and people needed to know when they woke up to eat their meal. Hence the idea of the drummer of Ramadan in every neighborhood where he was roaming with the beat of the drum such as the holy alarm, and these drums are still present in all neighborhoods with the beat So everyone wakes up. Drummers are invited by people to their homes with a hot meal or some money.

2- Seers

It is a popular tradition that is very popular among Turkish girls who fall in love or sadness. The priest is the healer of all because he tells you all the things you need to hear. You can find fortune tellers all over Istanbul and in some cafes like (Melekler Kahvesi) in Beyoglu. But if you want a really good astronomer you have to ask a local inhabitant.

3- Circumcision ceremony

Obtaining circumcision is a big deal for any Turkish boy and when the day comes, he is given gifts to the boy's family and boasts beautiful clothes. Of course, this concert is not like any other party because it is full of exciting events. This is because it is a sign of the transition from boyhood to manhood and this is worth celebrating in any Turkish family.

4- Keşkek Festivals

At this famous festival in Istanbul, traditional Turkish soup made from barley and wheat, which has long been found in Istanbul, is prepared. This festival is a very popular group event in the celebration of celebrations such as religious holidays and special occasions such as wedding ceremony. This collective festival needs large pots of soup in a scene familiar to all locals. You should always look forward to newspaper articles that boast of consuming a ton of soup in one hour so you can only imagine how popular these festivals actually are in Turkey.

5- Sounds of cars
For this city, which is besieged by traffic, we can say that the voices of the car is the official voice in Istanbul. Most citizens have become accustomed to this continuous sound. But sometimes the sound of cars is loud and annoying to many. That voice, according to tradition, means that someone is getting married or that someone will soon go on to complete his military service. The rule is that if there are white fabrics hanging in the car mirrors, they mean the wedding, and if there are young people on the windows or roofs, this means military service. .

6- Christmas decorations for the new year
There is something very strange about the New Year in Istanbul because there are Christmas decorations everywhere and yet the Turks do not celebrate Christmas at all. We are not sure when that happened. But Christmas decorations (including Christmas trees) Christmas and Santa Claus are symbols for the New Year instead of the Christian Christmas holiday.It's always a little strange to see the giant Santa Claus staring at you in the malls as well as Christmas trees and lights everywhere, although nothing happens on December 24th.

After showing some of the traditions of the city, we hope that you will tour Istanbul and see its sights and know many other traditions and customs in this amazing city.