In the Islamic world, 2 special days are celebrated each year. Feast of Ramadan and Sacrifice. Today I will talk about the symbolic meaning of Feast of Sacrifice. Why do people celebrate it? What does it mean symbolically? Sacrifice feast is related to being close to God. There are 2 different words in Turkish ‘yakın … Read more
Ramadan is a holy month starting with a crescent moon and continues till the next. Now we are in the period of a Ramadan. This year my intention is understanding Ramadan rituals and symbols for me. Ramadan is a month full of rituals and symbols In Sufi tradition, God is called Lover. God is believed … Read more
Beltane is already here so its rituals. It is an ancient ceremony which is marking the beginning of the summer. If you smell a bit, you will realize it. Time is changing, the weather is getting warmer, fairies are out, the curtain between the fairies’ realm and human realm almost disappear you can feel them. … Read more
Happy Saint George/Feliz San Jorge/ Feliç Sant Jordi. Today is celebrated around the world as the day of Saint George/San Jordi/San Jorge. Surprisingly in Palestine and Syria, it is believed that Saint George is Khidr (Hızır)-according to Quaran is the great servant of God, possessing great wisdom or mystic knowledge. In Sufi tradition, there are beautiful … Read more