Ramadan in Istanbul: Tips for foreign visitors
February 20, 2026
Ramadan returned to Türkiye on Thursday, bringing a monthlong shift in daily life that reshapes Istanbul’s pace, sound and social rhythm. With Laylat al-Qadr falling on March 16 and Eid al-Fitr beginning on March 20, the period marks one of the most culturally immersive times of the year, when centuries-old traditions unfold alongside modern city life.