Ramadan, the holy month for Muslims worldwide, begins on March 1, 2025, marking the start of fasting for millions. Observant Muslims across Turkey are preparing for this significant time, and local authorities have made it easy to keep track of sahur and iftar timings through the issued "imsakiye".
For residents of Antalya, the first sahur is scheduled for 06:02 AM on March 1, followed by iftar at 18:58 PM, according to the Directorate of Religious Affairs. The imsakiyes play a pivotal role for those observing the fast as they provide precise timing for pre-dawn meals and evening meal times. It's important for those who wish to partake to not forget to make their intention to fast, which can be expressed verbally or from the heart.
Antalya’s Ramadan timetable is as follows:
- 1 March 2025: Sahur: 06:02, İftar: 18:58
- 2 March 2025: Sahur: 06:01, İftar: 18:59
- 3 March 2025: Sahur: 06:00, İftar: 19:00
- 4 March 2025: Sahur: 05:58, İftar: 19:01
- 5 March 2025: Sahur: 05:57, İftar: 19:02
Switching to eastern parts of Turkey, residents of Bingöl will mark the first day of Ramadan with sahur at 05:22 AM and iftar taking place at 18:17 PM on the same day. The published Ramadan schedule allows many to prepare adequately for their fasting. Here is the comprehensive timetable for Bingöl:
- 1 March 2025: İmsak: 05:22, Akşam: 18:17
- 2 March 2025: İmsak: 05:21, Akşam: 18:18
- 3 March 2025: İmsak: 05:19, Akşam: 18:19
- 4 March 2025: İmsak: 05:18, Akşam: 18:20
- 5 March 2025: İmsak: 05:16, Akşam: 18:21
Over to İzmir, where locals are also gearing up for Ramadan with sahur scheduled for 06:16 AM on March 1 and iftar at 19:11 PM on the same day. The anticipation for the first iftar is building among the community, as it is for all those participating:
- 1 March 2025: İmsak: 06:16, Akşam: 19:11
- 2 March 2025: İmsak: 06:14, Akşam: 19:12
- 3 March 2025: İmsak: 06:13, Akşam: 19:13
- 4 March 2025: İmsak: 06:12, Akşam: 19:14
- 5 March 2025: İmsak: 06:10, Akşam: 19:15
Meanwhile, Karaman will observe sahur at 05:52 AM and open their fast at 18:48 PM on the first day of Ramadan. This honor of participating in Ramadan is deeply rooted within the Muslim faith, focusing on the significance of fasting:
- 1 March 2025: İmsak: 05:52, Akşam: 18:48
- 2 March 2025: İmsak: 05:51, Akşam: 18:49
- 3 March 2025: İmsak: 05:49, Akşam: 18:50
- 4 March 2025: İmsak: 05:48, Akşam: 18:51
- 5 March 2025: İmsak: 05:46, Akşam: 18:52
Not too far off, Aydın residents will begin their first fast with sahur at 06:13 AM and iftar at 19:09 PM. Observers across the city are beginning to compass themselves with their schedules to attend to their religious obligations:
- 1 March 2025: İmsak: 06:13, Akşam: 19:09
- 2 March 2025: İmsak: 06:12, Akşam: 19:10
- 3 March 2025: İmsak: 06:10, Akşam: 19:11
- 4 March 2025: İmsak: 06:09, Akşam: 19:12
- 5 March 2025: İmsak: 06:08, Akşam: 19:13
Finally, the residents of Tekirdağ will follow their local schedule, observing sahur at 06:13 AM and breaking their fast at 19:07 PM on March 1, ensuring they are properly coordinated with the local Islam calendar:
- 1 March 2025: İmsak: 06:13, Akşam: 19:07
- 2 March 2025: İmsak: 06:12, Akşam: 19:08
- 3 March 2025: İmsak: 06:10, Akşam: 19:10
- 4 March 2025: İmsak: 06:08, Akşam: 19:11
- 5 March 2025: İmsak: 06:07, Akşam: 19:12
With Ramadan approaching, communities are reminded to gather around these moments of fasting and reflection, highlighting the importance of unity and support among one another. Residents are encouraged to embrace the Ramadan spirit by increasing their charitable acts and being mindful of those less fortunate.