Bayrams (Holidays)

Holidays (Bayrams)

The faiths and beliefs of Turkish Cypriots relating to their religious bayrams have an important place in their lives.

Some of the old traditions celebrating bayrams are still carried out with enthusiasm in North Cyprus.

Ramazan, Kurban Bayram

The feasting month Ramazan and the bayram following, also Kurban Bayram (which is the time of sacrificing animals to give to the poor people), is celebrated every year.

At this time respect is paid to the elders by visiting them and buying presents or giving sweets or money to the children. Visitors are usually offered sweets during their short visits