2024 ISTANBUL IN RAMADAN FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

I am here with answers to all your questions about Istanbul in Ramadan 2024 – food, safety, what to expect & more!

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All my advice about visiting Turkey during Ramadan is based on my 12 years of being in Istanbul at Ramadan every year!

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I hope you enjoy the Islamic Holy month of Ramadan while on the streets of Istanbul, in my beautiful country.

WHAT IS RAMADAN?

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WILL THE TIME OF RAMADAN IN ISTANBUL RUIN YOUR TRIP

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WHAT TO EXPECT DURING RAMADAN IN ISTANBUL

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ARE RESTAURANTS IN ISTANBUL OPEN DURING RAMADAN?

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SAFETY IN ISTANBUL DURING RAMADAN

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