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Hıdırellez celebrations in Turkey
Hıdırellez celebrations in Turkey
Hıdırellez celebrations in Turkey
The night of May 5 and day of May 6 are known as Hıdırellez or Hızırellez, a festival that marks the start of spring and summer in parts of the Middle East and in particular among Turkish-speaking communities. DHA Photo
Hıdırellez celebrations in Turkey
DHA Photo
Hıdırellez celebrations in Turkey
One tradition is to make a small model of what you wish for – a house or a boat for instance – and place it overnight under a rose tree in Hıdırellez celebrations. DHA Photo
Hıdırellez celebrations in Turkey
DHA Photo
Hıdırellez celebrations in Turkey
DHA Photo
Hıdırellez celebrations in Turkey
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Hıdırellez celebrations in Turkey
People put on feasts for their neighbors with music and dancing for entertainment. REUTERS
Hıdırellez celebrations in Turkey
Another tradition is leaving your pantry door or your purse open so that during the year food or money should come in abundance. REUTERS
Hıdırellez celebrations in Turkey
Jumping over an open fire after making a wish is thought to make the wish come true. DHA Photo
Hıdırellez celebrations in Turkey
DHA Photo
Hıdırellez celebrations in Turkey
If you’re in Istanbul, you may want to join in the Hıdırellez festivities being held in Ahırkapı Park that start on May 4 and continue until May 9. The community of Ahırkapı has been hosting this celebration for a number of years now and includes fire jumping, food, dancing and music. DHA Photo
Hıdırellez celebrations in Turkey
DHA Photo
Hıdırellez celebrations in Turkey
DHA Photo
Hıdırellez celebrations in Turkey
DHA Photo
Hıdırellez celebrations in Turkey
DHA Photo
Hıdırellez celebrations in Turkey
Revellers dance with Roma band musicians during a Hidrellez street party, a local festival to celebrate coming of the summer, in the old city of Istanbul May 5, 2014. REUTERS
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