Ramadan TV programs trump World Cup in Turkey
Every year Ramadan comes to Turkish television with a mix of tradition and new twists. In the past, Ramadan TV shows were not profitable and only available on a few channels. Over the last decade, Ramadan preparations have taken place amid a heated debate about the salaries of prominent preachers and singers of nasheed ilahi (Islamic songs) on Ramadan TV shows.
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