"The belief of Hızır in Anatolia
Sunday, February 19, 2006
ANKARA - Tukish Daily News
Anatolian Alawis fast for three days every year on Feb. 13-14-15 in honor of Hızır. At the end of this period they hold Cem rituals to mark the breaking of the fast and serve 'lokma,' the name Alawis give to foodstuffs distributed at the end of the Cem rites. "
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