With the arrival of Ramadan, city municipalities across Turkey, including Fatih Municipality, are distributing Ramadan imsakiyesi to help citizens track sahur and iftar times.
On March 1, 2025, the first day of Ramadan, citizens will begin observing the fast with specified sahur and iftar timings established by the Diyanet İşleri Başkanlığı. For many, this marks not only the start of fasting but also a time of community gathering and reflection.
According to Diyanet İşleri Başkanlığı, Ankara's sahur time on the first day of Ramadan is set for 05:52, with iftar at 18:47. Istanbul follows closely behind with sahur at 06:07 and iftar at 19:01. Similarly, other cities like Diyarbakır and Kahramanmaraş are also releasing their schedules to assist their residents.
"Fatih Belediyesi is enhancing the spirit of Ramadan by continuing various services and support initiatives during this holy month," remarked officials, emphasizing community involvement during this spiritually significant time.
Information on sahur and iftar timings changes from city to city, reflecting the diverse geographic settings across Turkey. Citizens can easily access this information through the Hürriyet imsakiye page, which provides day-by-day updates on fasting schedules.
Ramadan 2025 also highlights various community activities, as many municipalities will organize iftar dinners across central locations, contributing to the communal spirit. For example, the İstanbul Vakıflar 1st Regional Directorate plans to set up communal iftar tables at the historic Binbirdirek Cistern, ensuring thousands come together to break their fast.
On the first day of Ramadan, specific sahur and iftar timings for various regions include:
- Ankara: Sahur at 05:52 and iftar at 18:47.
- Istanbul: Sahur at 06:07 and iftar at 19:01.
- Diyarbakır: Sahur at 05:24 and iftar at 18:19.
- Kahramanmaraş: Sahur at 05:37 and iftar at 18:32.
- Bursa: Sahur at 06:07 and iftar at 19:02.
"The time for sahur and iftar varies by city, reflecting local traditions and geography, making it invaluable for community cohesion during the fasting month," noted local officials.
Throughout this month, citizens are encouraged to not only focus on fasting but also on acts of charity, compassion, and community support. The Diyanet has issued reminders emphasizing the importance of intentions behind fasting and the fulfillment of communal duties during Ramadan.
This holistic approach reinforces the collective identity and engages fellow citizens to participate actively and spiritually during this significant period.
Residents are reminded, as the Diyanet states, "Niyet etmek orucun şartlarındandır," which translates to 'Having the intention is one of the conditions of fasting.' This highlights the importance of beginning each day of fasting with the right intentions, marking this month as both spiritually fulfilling and communal.
Leading up to this auspicious month, preparations by municipal offices have included extensive outreach to distribute imsakiyes across public spaces such as mosques and community centers, ensuring easy access for everyone.
Local leaders have stated their goal is to create enriching experiences through various Ramadan-specific events and to share the joy and blessings of this sacred time with all members of the community.
Lastly, citizens are encouraged to partake actively during Ramadan nights and reflect on the values of compassion, patience, and shared joy, making the most out of this holy month.