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Ramazan drumming is a folk culture and professional tradition practiced throughout the month of Ramazan, regarded in Turkish-Islamic tradition as the sultan of the eleven months, to awaken Muslims for the pre-dawn meal, sahur. Etymologically derived from the Arabic word "tabl," the drum took forms such as "tavul" and "davul" in Turkish; the Ramazan drummer was also commonly known among the people as the "neighborhood watchman" or "Ramazan watchman." Historical Background and Development The hist