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Ramadan, A Traditional, Cultural Experience

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manzara	Aug 23 2009, 02:44 AM Post #1
Sightseer Group: Local Expert Posts: 911 Joined: 30-November 08 From: Çeşme, Western Turkey. One of Turkey's best-kept secrets Member No.: 262135	It is a month of tradition, family get-togethers, and big long dinners. For Muslims, Ramadan is also a month of refraining from food and drink during the day, from sunup till sundown. Yet, for Turkey’s expats, it is a time to observe Turkey’s traditions, enjoy Turkish generosity, respect those who are hungry and thirsty during the day. Ramadan in Turkey -------------------- "A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step" Lao-tzy, Chinese Philosopher (604 - 531 BC)

starlagurl	Aug 24 2009, 12:27 PM Post #2
Rolling Stone Group: Local Expert Posts: 14509 Joined: 5-November 07 From: Ottawa, Ontario, Canada Member No.: 103914	A friend of mine who is not Muslim but has Middle Eastern ancestry tried to do it and swore he would never do it again! Have you done it? -------------------- My most recent blog: A trip to Toronto that turned into a trip to Niagara

manzara	Aug 28 2009, 09:05 AM Post #3
Sightseer Group: Local Expert Posts: 911 Joined: 30-November 08 From: Çeşme, Western Turkey. One of Turkey's best-kept secrets Member No.: 262135	QUOTE(starlagurl @ Aug 24 2009, 12:27 PM) A friend of mine who is not Muslim but has Middle Eastern ancestry tried to do it and swore he would never do it again! Have you done it? No, 'fraid not. Like the fresh food here in Turkey too much - and the occasional glass (or three) of red wine - 12 months of the year! -------------------- "A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step" Lao-tzy, Chinese Philosopher (604 - 531 BC)

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