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In the Ottoman Empire, Ramadan was not merely a month marked on the calendar; it was an entirely different temporal realm in which the soul of the city transformed, daily life adopted a new rhythm, and nights became more vividly alive than days. When Ramadan arrived, it was not only people but also streets, mosques, homes, and even the sky that prepared for it. For the Ottomans, Ramadan was not only a season of worship but also a city culture, a social mobilization, and a test of grace. One of t