Istanbul residents embrace rare calm
Istanbul, a bustling metropolis with a population exceeding 15 million, has experienced a dramatic exodus due to the Eid al-Adha holiday, granting the remaining residents a rare opportunity to savor the city’s landmarks in a serene setting.
As Türkiye celebrated the second day of Eid yesterday, millions capitalized on the midweek holiday alignment, opting either to flock to coastal regions or return to their hometowns for family reunions.
A city notoriously plagued by gridlock on a daily basis, particularly during morning rush hour, Istanbul witnessed an unprecedented plummet in traffic density.
On May 27, the first day of the religious holiday, overall congestion across the metropolis was recorded at a mere 8 percent during morning hours, with the Anatolian side registering at 2 percent and the European side at 9 percent.
