Ramadan — the month of the Quran

2026-02-12 - 10:35

Watch as “mahya” banners light up Istanbul’s mosques ahead of the holy month of Ramadan. ✨ An old Ottoman tradition, “mahya” displays illuminated messages between minarets to mark the arrival of this blessed month. The message reads: “Ramazan Kuran ayıdır” — “Ramadan is the month of the Qur’an.” 🌙