Welcome to Ramadan in Bosnia and Herzegovina
Preparation for Ramadan begins for a while before the moon begins as Muslims are trying to clean the mosque.
Once the start of Ramadan is confirmed by the state, various forms of celebrations will begin in Bosnia, with lanterns and lights available to see everywhere.
Ramadan is seen in Bosnia as an opportunity to spread the sense of Takaful (sponsorship) and not only pay debts, but also to raise donations from the poor.
In Bosnia, Ma’edet al Rahman (Mercy Table) brings together people of all religions, and families, relatives and neighbors are all invited.
In Ramadan, Bosnia and Herzegovina, the market is crowded (sunset call to prayer) as fasters who fast individuals who buy vegetables, meat and legumes have witnessed a great demand for purchasing Azan al-maghrib (sunset call to prayer).
Politicians and public figures in Ramadan, Bosnia, pray for Tarawi (special Ramadan prayer) across the country without strict safety.
Special Ramadan cuisine in Bosnia and Herzegovina
Ramadan in Sarajevo is distinguished by a kind of pastry called “somun.” In Ramadan, its distinctive smell and spread of taste is prominent, so it is easy to see long lines in front of the bakery during Ramadan, as the people of Sarajevo believe that the smell of Somon is the true smell of Ramadan.
The traditional Iftar meal here is not perfect unless somun or lepinja is a kind of Vulcan flatbread. In Sarajevo it is traditional to accompany dishes like soup made from Kaymak (clot cream), cheese and eggs, known as Topa.
Also, certain types of bread are baked as a way to honor the moon during Ramadan. Some of the most famous foods at the Iftar Table in Bosnia include pita bread, cabbage, stuffed animals, salads, kababs, pies stuffed with meat and potatoes, cheese and spinach.
One of the main things that distinguish Bosnians is their strong connection to coffee. Coffee is a drink across the country, and every family has a manual copper device that crushes and brews coffee.
The meal is finished with sweet desserts such as turumba, a mini syrup churro, and is soaked in lemon syrup known as AGDA or date biscuits (Bosanske Hurmašice) dipped in the same syrup. The meal ends with traditional Bosnian coffee and is served in a thick sugar cubes with rich, strong sugar cubes for chewing when drinking coffee.
Ramadan traditions in Bosnia and Herzegovina
Ramadan is a special devotion, prayer, tolerance, spiritual cleansing, ascension, intensive interpersonal meetings, Muslim moons in Bosnia and Herzegovina, and in addition to fasting and prayer, read the Quran, hear the reading of the Klan, understand the study and cooperation of the Klan.
The capital city of Sarajevo is hosting the Ramadan Festival, which offers many cultural, social and religious activities, including mosque groups IFTAR, shows and classes. The festival begins on the first day of Ramadan at the Yellow Fortress. This activity continues in various historic buildings throughout the city.
In the Yellow Fortress, cannons traditionally fire all Ramadans, marking the end of the fast. Every year, citizens who want to spend the Iftar outdoors gather here to enjoy the city views as well as the sound of a call to prayer.
The firing of cannons from the hill above the city on the month of rites, protests, and strengthening interpersonal relationships is a centuries-old tradition of Bosnian Muslims.
With each night of Ramadan, the fire from the cannons of the old Sarajevo settlement of Vratnik tells the time of Iftar.
Eid al Fitr in Bosnia and Herzegovina
The Eid Al Fitr or Sweets festival is early on in two official holidays celebrated within Islam. Religious holidays are celebrated by Muslims around the world as they mark the end of Sunset’s fasting from the month-long dawn of Ramadan.
The Bosnians are excited by the Eid (feast) following Ramadan and bless each other. Their main tradition before Eid is to decorate the house, spray air cleansing with a lovely scented atmosphere and wear new clothes. Usually, the first day of EID is dedicated to family and cemetery visits. Bosnians are also in the habit of giving money to young children during Eid.
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