Festivals in Turkey

Festivals

Season or date: 3 days after Ramadan ends

Major Islamic festival celebrating end of fasting with family visits and confection distribution

Season or date: 4 days from Dhu al-Hijjah 10 (Islamic calendar)

Religious event sacrificing livestock and distributing to help poor

Season or date: April

Major film festival introducing domestic and international works

Season or date: March 21

Traditional event celebrating spring equinox from Central Asian origin, held grandly in east

Season or date: July

Tourism event with colorful hot air balloons adorning rocky terrain

Season or date: December

Dedicating whirling dance sema in Konya praising Rumi's teachings

Season or date: October

Country's oldest film festival awarding 'Golden Orange Prize'

Season or date: Summer

Classical and folk music performed at ancient theatre

Season or date: When Süper Lig championship won

Soccer fans' enthusiastic celebration at Golden Horn

Season or date: November

Exhibitions and concerts held in sandstone ancient city