Traditional Turkish Medicine Practices
Before the modern hospital, Turkey had a medicine of its own.
A Guide to Turkish Herbal Remedies
Anatolia has been a land of healing plants for thousands of years.
How Turkey Celebrates Youth and Sports Day
On May 19 each year, Turkey celebrates the day it considers the true beginning of its modern history.
Ataturk Commemoration Day Explained
On November 10 each year, Turkey falls silent.
Turkey’s Republic Day History and Celebrations
Every year on October 29, Turkey stops to celebrate the day it became a republic.
Children’s Day and National Holidays in Turkey
Turkey celebrates its national holidays with a warmth and pageantry that every visitor should experience at least once.
The Sacrifice Feast (Kurban Bayrami) Explained
Kurban Bayrami, known in English as the Feast of Sacrifice, is the most significant religious holiday in the Turkish calendar.
Ramadan Iftar Traditions in Turkey
If you visit Turkey during the month of Ramadan, you will witness a transformation.
How Friday Prayers Shape the Turkish Workweek
For a traveler, one of the most visible rhythms of Turkish life is the week itself, and Friday has a special place in it.
Turkey’s Secularism and Religious Traditions Explained
Few countries present a more fascinating puzzle than Turkey when it comes to religion and the state.
Understanding Sunni and Alevi Traditions in Turkey
Ask most visitors what Islam looks like in Turkey and they will describe the Sunni practice they see around them: the mosques, the call to prayer, the fasting of Ramadan.
Turkey’s Religious Diversity Beyond Islam
Ask most travelers what religion they expect to find in Turkey and the answer is usually one word: Islam. That is true for the majority, but it is far from the whole story.
