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In Boraboy village, a small community in northern Türkiye, residents mark Ramadan not in separate homes but around a single communal iftar table, reinforcing a tradition rooted in solidarity and collective spirit.
Situated in the district of Tasova in Amasya Province, the village of approximately 785 people gathers each evening to break the fast together. Villagers sign up in advance and prepare meals on a rotating basis, while the venue alternates between the mosque courtyard and an indoor hall beneath the mosque, depending on weather conditions.
As the call to prayer signals sunset, residents share their meal before performing evening prayers. For elderly villagers unable to attend, meals for iftar and sahur are delivered directly to their homes.
Village headman Izzet Oz said the communal tradition has been maintained for about 20 years and is organized entirely by residents. The practice, he noted, brings together villagers from all backgrounds without distinction.
Households don't prepare individual iftar meals during Ramadan, a custom that residents say strengthens social bonds and preserves a spirit of equality. The shared table has become a defining feature of the village’s Ramadan observance, reflecting enduring values of cooperation and community life.
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