Bayram (Turkey)

Bayram (also spelled "bairam") is the Turkic word (originally from middle Persian paδrām or Sogdian patrām, pedram in modern Persian ) for a nationally-celebrated festival or holiday, applicable to both national (i.e. secular) and religious celebrations. In accordance with this dual applicability, the method with which one determines the yearly timing of Bayrams is different for national and religious holidays.

Bayram (Turkey)

Bayram (also spelled "bairam") is the Turkic word (originally from middle Persian paδrām or Sogdian patrām, pedram in modern Persian ) for a nationally-celebrated festival or holiday, applicable to both national (i.e. secular) and religious celebrations. In accordance with this dual applicability, the method with which one determines the yearly timing of Bayrams is different for national and religious holidays.