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People, shopkeepers complain about high prices as Ramadan begins

People, shopkeepers complain about high prices as Ramadan begins

"People ask for prices and then just leave," says a butcher as people complain about the high price of the Ramadan pita in Hakkari, one of the poorest provinces of Turkey.

'It will be a feast for us when the appointed rector leaves office'

BOĞAZİÇİ UNIVERSITY

'It will be a feast for us when the appointed rector leaves office'

The constituents of Boğaziçi University have not accepted the message sent by appointed rector Melih Bulu on the occasion of the Ramadan Feast. They have reiterated their demand for Bulu’s resignation from office.

Eid al-Fitr prayer at Hagia Sophia after 87 years

Eid al-Fitr prayer at Hagia Sophia after 87 years

Built as a church in the Byzantine time and converted back into a mosque from a museum in 2020, Hagia Sophia hosted the first Eid al-Fitr prayer after 87 years. President of Religious Affairs Erbaş climbed to the mosque pulpit with a sword, again.

Happy Ramadan Feast

Happy Ramadan Feast

We wish a happy Ramadan Feast to all Muslim communities who celebrate it.

‘Full lockdown’ to remain in force in Turkey on Eid al-Fitr

‘Full lockdown’ to remain in force in Turkey on Eid al-Fitr

The ‘full lockdown’ measures introduced in Turkey on April 29 amid surging numbers of COVID-19 cases and deaths will remain in effect on the Ramadan Feast, which will be marked on May 13, 14 and 15, 2021.

AKP to municipalities: ‘Pay off citizens’ debts to shopkeepers’

AKP to municipalities: ‘Pay off citizens’ debts to shopkeepers’

Mehmet Özhaseki, the Vice Chair of the ruling AKP responsible for local administrations, has sent a circular to the AKP’s municipalities across the country and asked them to pay off citizens’ debts to shopkeepers.

Turkey to Impose Country-Wide Curfew on Ramadan Feast

Turkey to Impose Country-Wide Curfew on Ramadan Feast

Addressing the public following the cabinet meeting yesterday, President and ruling AKP Chair Erdoğan has announced that a four-day country-wide curfew will be imposed on Ramadan Feast and the gradual easing of restrictions will continue after that.

Interior Ministry Announces 'Ramadan Measures' Against Coronavirus

Interior Ministry Announces 'Ramadan Measures' Against Coronavirus

Events that may attract large groups will not be allowed during the Ramadan.

Happy Ramadan Feast

Happy Ramadan Feast

We wish a happy Ramadan Feast to all Muslim communities who celebrate it.

Happy Ramadan Feast

Happy Ramadan Feast

Happy Ramadan Feast to all Muslim communities.

HDP Deputy: Governorship Closed Cafeteria in Ramadan

HDP Deputy: Governorship Closed Cafeteria in Ramadan

HDP İstanbul deputy Ali Kenanoğlu opened up the subject that cafeteria of Governorship of Çorum had been closed during Ramadan and asked “How do they know that all people fast during Ramadan?"

Pub Customers Attacked in Istanbul

Pub Customers Attacked in Istanbul

Last night, a group of young people sitting at a pub in Istanbul’s Beşiktaş district were attacked by two individuals around pre-dawn time (fasting start time during Ramadan) Three individuals including tourists were injured.

“Iftar Detainees” Sent to Courthouse

“Iftar Detainees” Sent to Courthouse

Detained on Saturday after attempting to break their Ramadan fast in Gezi Park, 6 individuals including one minor has been sent to Istanbul Courthouse this morning for their testimonies to prosecutors.

Media Sells Religion During Ramadan!

Media Sells Religion During Ramadan!

With the start of Ramadan, mainstream media began distributing tables showing fast breaking times, Korans, and fast breaking dinner menus.

12 August 2010 Berivan Tapan