Today is a very special day in the calendar of Turkey. October 29th is the Republic Day of Turkey or 29 Ekim Cumhuriyet Bayramı. The day is a public holiday and marks the anniversary of the proclamation of the Turkish Republic when Mustafa Kemal Atatürk was named as its first leader. Republic Day is also …
23 Nisan Ulusal Egemenlik ve Çocuk Bayramı Kutlu Olsun! Which roughly translates as, ‘Happy 23rd April National Sovereignty & Children’s Day!’ What Is National Sovereignty & Children’s Day In Turkey? National Sovereignty & Children’s Day is a national holiday in Turkey which takes place annually on April 23rd. The day marks the anniversary of the …
Wow! If you’ve never made it up to the ancient settlement of Cadianda (Kadyanda) and you like a bit of trekking, panoramic views over Fethiye and the Xanthos Valley, and the odd Roman ruin to boot, you’ve got to get yourself up there! Exploring The Cadianda Ruins (Kadyanda) We’d lived in Fethiye for quite a …
Of the national and religious festivals in Turkey, Kurban Bayramı (Eid al-Adha) is right up there amongst the biggest and most important. What Is Kurban Bayramı? Kurban Bayramı, also known as Eid al-Adha or the Feast of Sacrifice , is one of the most important religious holidays in the Islamic calendar. It lasts for four …