Turkish · Culture & Society
Bayram
Holiday / Feast Day
Beginnernoun
Definition
An official day of celebration in Turkish culture.
Example
Bayramda ailemiz bir araya gelir.
Our family comes together during the holiday.
Etymology
'Bayram' is derived from the Arabic word 'عيد' (ʿīd), meaning 'festival.' The word reflects important cultural and religious celebrations in Turkish society.
How & Where It’s Used
'Bayram' refers to public holidays, especially religious ones, and is used in both written and spoken forms across all regions of Turkey, generally in social contexts.
Literary Heritage
Commonly referenced in poems about familial bonds and cultural celebrations, such as in traditional Turkish poetry.