What to do in Istanbul during Kurban Bayrami (Eid el-Adha) in Istanbul :
Kurban Bayrami will be celebrated during November 25-28 in Turkey for 2012. This is the longest official holiday of the year and you shall check in advance the service times of the museums, public transportation companies, banks, post offices, pharmacies etc. We put below some useful information and links to get those details which will help you to decide what to do in Istanbul during Kurban Bayrami.
Close Out Dates of the Museums in Istanbul during Kurban Bayrami (Eid el-Adha) :
Novm 24 Saturday = All places are open
Novm 25 Sunday = Grand bazaar, Spice Market and all shops are closed. Dolmabahce Palace and Beylerbeyi Palace closed, other museums are closed in the morning and open in the afternoon.
Novm 26th Monday = Grand Bazaar closed, Spice Market open but some shops may close. The private rug, leather, jewelery shops around the Grand Bazaar (not inside) open. Hagia Sophia Museum and Dolmabahce Palace, Beylerbeyi Palace closed. All other museums open.
Novm 27th Tuesday = Grand Bazaar closed, Spice Market open. The private rug, leather, jewelery shops around the Grand Bazaar (not inside) open. Topkapi Palace closed, all other museums open.
Novm 28th Wednesday = Grand Bazaar closed, Spice Market open. The private rug, leather, jewelery shops around the Grand Bazaar (not inside) open.Chora Church Museum closed, all other museums open.
Public Transport in Istanbul during Kurban Bayrami (Eid el-Adha) in Istanbul :
Public transport is available and ruuning in Istanbul during Kurban Bayrami (Eid el-Adha) in Istanbul with reduced departures. You can check detailed information through related sites below, please consider Sundays schedule for Kurban Bayrami.
www.iett.gov.tr
www.sirketihayriye.com
www.istanbul-ulasim.com.tr
www.tcdd.gov.tr
www.ido.com.tr
Pharmacies
Pharmicies are closed except one on charge at each town of the city. Please see the details on : eczacılar birligi
