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Diş Kirası is a longstanding tradition in Ottoman society and Turkish culture, referring to cash or in-kind gifts given by the wealthy, state officials, or heads of households to guests invited for iftar, particularly during the month of Ramadan. At the core of this concept is the idea that the guest, by accepting the host’s meal and dedicating their time to the table, has “worn out their teeth” for the host’s sake and thereby earns them spiritual merit. The gift offered in return is thus called