Monday, August 23, 2010

Holy month of Ramadan means hassles for some Turkish non-fasters

"Holy month of Ramadan means hassles for some Turkish non-fasters

Fasting, feasting and spiritual contemplation define Ramadan for Muslims, but some not-so-religious residents of Turkey say it's a time of traffic jams, late-night noise pollution and judgmental stares for them. The social pressure goes both ways, fasters and non-fasters say, calling for tolerance and respect for pious and secular practices alike"

More:Holy month of Ramadan means hassles for some Turkish non-fasters - Hurriyet Daily News and Economic Review