Interesting tradition, but I am glad they aren't in my neighborhood to wake up the Muslims.
In Istanbul, drummers keep ancient Ramazan tradition alive
AP — PUBLISHED ABOUT 10 HOURS AGO
Drummers, backdropped by a mosque, pose for a photo before walking the streets in Istanbul. —AP
ISTANBUL: In the dark of night, when the streets of Istanbul enjoy a rare moment of quiet, Ali Buldu sets out beating his drum to wake up his neighbourhood. For most, Buldu's passing is a welcomed sign that the Muslim month of fasting and prayer has begun.
The 55-year-old decked in traditional Ottoman attire has been making these pre-dawn Ramazan rounds for half of his life. It's a tradition he treasures, just like his forefathers did, and one that he is trying to pass on to the next generation.
Roughly 2,000 drummers wander around Istanbul's neighbourhoods during Ramazan, a time when Muslim families fast from sunrise to sundown and come together for prayer and copious meals sweetened by dates and pastries to break off the fast.
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In Istanbul, drummers keep ancient Ramazan tradition alive
AP — PUBLISHED ABOUT 10 HOURS AGO
Drummers, backdropped by a mosque, pose for a photo before walking the streets in Istanbul. —AP
ISTANBUL: In the dark of night, when the streets of Istanbul enjoy a rare moment of quiet, Ali Buldu sets out beating his drum to wake up his neighbourhood. For most, Buldu's passing is a welcomed sign that the Muslim month of fasting and prayer has begun.
The 55-year-old decked in traditional Ottoman attire has been making these pre-dawn Ramazan rounds for half of his life. It's a tradition he treasures, just like his forefathers did, and one that he is trying to pass on to the next generation.
Roughly 2,000 drummers wander around Istanbul's neighbourhoods during Ramazan, a time when Muslim families fast from sunrise to sundown and come together for prayer and copious meals sweetened by dates and pastries to break off the fast.
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In Istanbul, drummers keep ancient Ramazan tradition alive - World - DAWN.COM
