Families have been celebrating a long holiday weekend together since last week. Last Wednesday marked the Muslim celebration of Kurban Bayrami (Eid el-Adha or Feast of the Sacrifice). Luckily, I missed seeing any sheep being sacrificed after returning from our U.S. trip.
Then, today, the 29th of October, is Cumhuriyet Bayrami (Republic Day) in Turkey, which marks the 89th birthday of the Turkish Republic. You can find the Turkish flag displayed with pride everywhere throughout the city. A nearby hospital's flag covered at least four stories on the front of the building.
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| This is a great view of the Galata and Pera area in Istanbul. You can see many Turkish flgas displayed here even on the Galata Tower. |
Cumhuriyet Bayrami Kutlu Olsun!
Here are more photos from last year's Cumhuriyet Bayrami in Istanbul: Turkiye'ye Kutlu Olsun!