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As a predominantly Muslim nation, Turkey celebrates all of the main Islamic festivals along with a handful of national holidays. By most countries’ standards the Turkish draw the short straw on holidays in terms of number of days off work. Nonetheless, Ramadan and Eid are substantial festivals which are marked with vigour by the local population.

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May Festivals

Commemoration of Ataturk: another nationalistic holiday dedicated to Turkish children, marking the day on the 19th of the month when the country’s first president, Mustafa Kemal Ataturk, arrived in Samsun during the Turkish War of Independence.

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December Festivals

Eid ul-Adha: held 70 days after the end of Ramadan, this festival lasts four and a half days in Turkey, during which time Muslims dress in their finest clothes and enjoy a large family meal. Based on the lunar calendar, the holiday takes place around December.

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