Celebrating the occasion of Eid al-Fitr in Turkey has been a constant tradition in Turkish society for hundreds of years, through which Turkey preserves a civilizational heritage and inherited traditions that are very beautiful and stunning, and like anything beautiful, this year Eid will lose part of its usual joy due to the measures taken to combat the Coronavirus in Turkey, just as Eid al-Fitr was described last year as a silent and joyless, it is expected that Eid al-Fitr in Turkey 2021 will be painted with the same description.
Al-Fanar for Insurance and Residency services accompanies you in this article with a detailed tour that includes the most important information about Eid Al-Fitr and its atmosphere, Eid prayer during the spread of the Coronavirus, and the tireless efforts to reduce its danger.
General information about Eid al-Fitr in Turkey
Here is some general and important information to talk about the occasion of Eid al-Fitr in Turkey
Date of Eid Al-Fitr in Turkey 2021
According to a statement declared by the Ministry of Endowments, "Diyanet İşleri" in Turkey, the first day of Eid al-Fitr in Turkey 2021 was set on Thursday, 13/05/2021, which has been endorsement according to the astronomical calculations approved by the Turkish government, which corresponds to the Hijri date the first of Shawwal of the year 1442.
How is the date of Eid determined in Turkey?
Turkey relies on astronomical calculations to know the religious events of the lunar calendar, such as the beginning of Ramadan, Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha, and other occasions.
The date of Eid al-Fitr in Turkey is announced annually through a statement declared by the Turkish Ministry of Religious Affairs
Eid al-Fitr vacation in Turkey 2021
The Eid al-Fitr vacation extends from the day before Eid on Wednesday 05/12/2021 to the fourth day of Eid Sunday 05/16/2021.
it has been announced that after the Eid holidays, the ban and closure measures applied in Turkey since the end of the fourth month of 2021 to limit the increase in Coronavirus infections in Turkey will end
furthermore, Turkey considers the Islamic holidays to be official occasions in the country, especially Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha.
the holiday will be decided from the day before Eid to the last day where it is three days in Eid al-Fitr, and four days in Eid al-Adha in addition to weekends if coinciding with the beginning or end of Eid, as is the case with Eid al-Fitr this year, where the weekend is included with the holiday.
What are the names of Eid al-Fitr in Turkish?
Eid al-Fitr is called by several names in the Turkish language, the most famous are:
Ramazan Bayramı: meaning "the feast of Ramadan".
Şeker Bayramı: means "candy or sugar feast".
The most famous phrases of congratulations on Eid Al-Fitr
If you like to congratulate your Turkish friends on Eid, you can say to them:
Ramazan Bayramın kutlu olsun, which means Eid al-Fitr Mubarak.
Some Turks also use the phrase: Ramazan Bayramın mübarek olsun, which has the same meaning as the previous sentence.
Zakat al-fitr in turkey
The Turkish Ministry of Endowments has set the amount (nisab) for Zakat al-Fitr for this year at 28 Turkish liras per person
Eid al-Fitr prayer in Turkey 2021
The Ministry of Endowments in Turkey decided to hold the Eid al-Fitr prayer on time, in contrast to the procedures that were followed last year, as mosques will receive worshipers at the specified time for prayer while maintaining the social distance procedures followed for prayer in Turkey.
The Minister of Endowments explained that the speech will be short, as is the case in the Friday speech, and those who want to perform the prayer can go to the nearest mosque and will not be subject to a violation of going out during the curfew times.
It is also prohibited to perform Eid al-Fitr prayers this year outside mosques, such as chapels, gardens, and public squares, and whoever does so expose himself to a violation.
The following is an explanation of the timings of Eid al-Fitr prayers in Turkey in the most famous Turkish provinces, according to what was issued by the Ministry of Religious Affairs:
The Ministry of Endowments in Turkey has indicated the possibility of performing Eid prayers in homes for those who wish to do so, and those who want to pray in the mosque it must be in the nearest one to his home address, and in accordance with the preventive measures followed.
Ban measures on Eid Al-Fitr
we will live Eid al-Fitr this year as well during the ban measures and restrictions imposed in the closure period in Turkey, and many prohibitions will be applied:
-It is forbidden to hold parties and picnics during Eid or to get to parks and public squares
-Travel between Turkish states is prohibited, unless with an exceptional special permission
-stores will still be closed during the Eid period
Banning visits and gatherings-
-You can only go to the nearest mosque for the Eid prayers or go to the nearest bakery or supermarket to your home address.
So, this Eid will be as silent as it was last year.
What is the impact of the Corona crisis on Eid Al-Fitr in Turkey
This is the second Eid al-Fitr that passes and the whole world is in exceptional circumstances due to the Corona epidemic, and its negative effects last year were quite similar to the effects expected during this year, except that Eid prayers will be held in mosques this year.
The negative impact that the Corona crisis left on Eid Al-Fitr in Turkey, are represented in the following points:
The major cities witnessed what could be considered a large migration to the countryside before the implementation of the ban measures, in order to have a better opportunity to spend the feast, as the EID in the cities will be without any joyful spirit.
Family visits stopped during Eid
Stop an old Turkish tradition of kissing the hands of the elderly
Markets and shopping centers stopped completely, and only bakeries and supermarkets were allowed to be opened.
Will life in Turkey return to normal after Eid Al-Fitr?
These preventive measures were the longest and most comprehensive of Turkey's fight against the spreading of Coronavirus since the numbers of infections and deaths reached very high limits before the ban.
It is expected that the markets, shopping centers, and institutions will open after Eid, according to the plan announced before the ban, where it will be closed daily at seven in the evening, in addition to a partial ban on weekends.
Although the Turkish government has no intention of imposing more bans and closure procedures after Eid Al-Fitr, at the same time, the authorities do not have the intention to lower the procedures until the number of daily infections drops to 5000 per day.
it is very optimistic that Turkey continues to provide anti-virus vaccines on a regular basis, and there is currently a relative decrease in the number of infections, and during this period Turkish government had owned sufficient experience on the most effective measures in reducing the risk of the Coronavirus.
Al-Fanar for Insurance and Residency services is pleased to congratulate the Islamic and Arab nations on the occasion of Eid Al-Fitr, hoping it will be good tidings for us and you and wish you blessings, prosperous and happy days.
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