Turkey is a country where East meets West, and its celebrations reflect this rich cultural blend.
In this lesson, you will learn vocabulary related to Turkish holidays, traditions, and cultural practices.
Understanding Turkish celebrations will deepen your connection to the language and its people.
Bayram is the Turkish word for both religious and national holidays. The two biggest religious holidays are Ramazan Bayramı (Eid al-Fitr, celebrating the end of Ramadan) and Kurban Bayramı (Eid al-Adha). During bayram, families visit elders, children receive money, and everyone eats special sweets.