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Old Istanbul Ramadans (Eski İstanbul Ramazanları) is a work of a memoiristic and social-historical nature, authored by Halit Fahri Ozansoy (1891-1971), one of the prominent poets and writers of the Fecr-i Âtî and Beş Hececiler (The Five Syllabists) periods. Published by Dergâh Publications as part of its "Anatolia Library" series, the book conveys in detail the Ramadan atmosphere, traditions, and social life of Istanbul in the final periods of the Ottoman Empire and the early years of the Republ

Military send-off refers to special ceremonies and events held before young men depart for military service. These traditions allow the conscript’s family, relatives, and village community to bid him farewell. They also aim to boost morale, strengthen solidarity, and preserve cultural values.Visits Before the Military Send-OffBefore reporting for duty, young men visit their relatives and close family members. During these visits, meals are served, gifts are given, and good wishes are expressed.

Full moon is one of the phases of the Moon. During this phase, the Moon appears completely round and bright when viewed from Earth. This is because sunlight strikes the Moon’s front surface directly, and we see this light without obstruction. A full moon occurs once each month and is typically the brightest object in the night sky.How Does a Full Moon Form?As the Moon orbits Earth, it receives sunlight from different angles, causing its appearance to change slightly each night. A full moon occur