Eid al-Adha rush sweeps Türkiye from bazaars to roads
Millions across Türkiye have finalized preparations for the four-day Eid al-Adha holiday set to begin on May 27, amid a nationwide rush of shopping, travel and family gatherings.
As one of the most significant Islamic holidays, Eid al-Adha commemorates Prophet İbrahim’s test of faith through the ritual sacrifice of livestock and the distribution of meat to those in need.
Devout Muslims traditionally sacrifice animals and donate two-thirds of the meat to the poor, making food-sharing a central element of the observance.
In Türkiye, Eid al-Adha has long been associated with large family reunions, acts of charity and the ritual slaughter of livestock, while also triggering one of the country’s largest seasonal migrations as millionstravel to their hometowns and holiday destinations.
