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Muslims in Bulgaria's Eastern Rhodopes celebrate Ramadan Bayram

Mosque in Kardzhali
Photo: BGNES

Thousands of Muslims in the Eastern Rhodopes welcome their holiday Ramadan Bayram on May 23, 24 and 25 with increased security measures and social distancing. For the first time, because of Covid-19 epidemic, Bulgarian settlers from the Turkish ethnic group in Turkey will not return home to celebrate the holiday. 

Ramadan Bayram begins today with the Arife, the traditional kneading of "mekitsi" and visiting the graves of loved ones. On Sunday, the actual holiday, prayers will be held outdoors in the courtyards of the mosques.



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