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Boat fasting is practiced as one of the deep-rooted and ancient traditions of Anatolia to instill in children the habit of fasting. This practice, which helps children become accustomed to fasting from an early age, is also known as “tekne orucu” during people. Tekne orucu is a custom recommended by scholars to acclimate children to fasting and to foster their Islamic identity. The origin of tekne orucu stems from the use of large bread loaves in kitchens in ancient Anatolia. During that period,