Istanbul organizes cultural, charity events during Ramadan

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Istanbul organizes cultural, charity events during Ramadan

STORY: Istanbul organizes cultural, charity events during Ramadan DATELINE: March 24, 2023 LENGTH: 0:01:08 LOCATION: ISTANBUL, Türkiye CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of Istanbul city in Türkiye 2. various of an event during Ramadan in city center 3. various of earthquake victims attend iftar dinner given by aid organizations STORYLINE: Various cultural activities and charity events for residents and earthquake victims will be held in Türkiye's largest city throughout the Muslim holy month of Ramadan. Istanbul municipality said that concerts, theater performances, recitals, and other acts at squares and plazas will be organized every day around the city during Ramadan, which kicked off on Thursday. There would also be many stands featuring foods and handicrafts alongside the performances, it added. The local municipality noted that museums would be free to visitors during Ramadan in the evenings after iftar dinner. The Istanbul municipality and several municipalities have also announced that the

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