Kandil
Kandil (from Template:Lang-la) refers to five Islamic holy nights, related to the life of Muhammad, when the minarets are illuminated and special prayers are made, a tradition dated back to the Ottoman Sultan Selim II of 16th century, who thought that it was appropriate to light up the minarets on mosques for these occasions.[1] The name "Kandil" derived from the Arabic qindīl meaning chandelier or candle.[2] The Kandil nights play a less significant role than the Bayram festivals.
The five Kandil nights
- Mevlid Kandili (Mawlid an-Nabi) - The birth of Prophet Mohammad
- Regaip Kandili – (Laylat al-Raghaib) The night of Muhammad's conception
- Miraç Kandili (Lailat al Miraj) – Prophet Mohammad's rising to heaven
- Berat Kandili (Mid-Sha'ban) – The forgiveness of the sins
- Kadir Gecesi (Laylat al-Qadr) – The Quran's first appearance to Prophet Mohammad
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