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Ask Mehmet: Turunc trees

Known as the mother tree for all citrus trees, the Turunc tree produces fruit that is bitter and juicy. Seeds from the Turunc tree are used to grow other types of citrus trees including orange, tangerine and lemon. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Ardrey/Released)
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Ask Mehmet: Turunc trees

The Turunc Tree is a common bitter orange tree found throughout Turkey. Turkish people often use Turunc juice in their everyday cooking year round. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Ardrey/Released)
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Ask Mehmet: Turunc trees

Due to the abundance of Turunc and citrus trees, the city of Adana hosts a ‘Lemon Blossom Festival’ every year in the spring. As with its juice, the skin of Turunc is used to make Turunc jam, which is quite popular in the cities of Adana and Antalya. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Ardrey/Released)
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Ask Mehmet: Dessert is served

A dish of asure sits ready to be served Nov. 18, 2014 at Incirlik Air Base, Turkey. Asure, or Noah’s Pudding, is a traditional Turkish dish that has been cooked during the holidays for thousands of years. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Krystal Ardrey)
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Feast of Sacrifice

Sheep are sold in Incirlik Village for the upcoming Sacrifice Festival, Oct. 1, 2014, near Incirlik Air Base, Turkey. The holiday lasts four-and-a-half days and it begins Oct. 3 at noon. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Dallas Edwards/Released)
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Ask Mehmet: Wedding Dollars

Illustration of Turkish wedding dollar. (U.S. illustration by Staff Sgt. Caleb Pierce)
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Ask Mehmet: Evil Eye

Blue-beads being sold by a Turkish merchant hang on a tree near a road side shop Jan. 19, 2014, Cappadocia, Turkey. The blue beads, known as the evil eye, are found throughout Turkey are used to protect against someone wanting to cause harm or ill-will to people, domestic animals, goods or property. The history of the evil eye goes back before Islam emerged in the Middle East, and is seen among the Arabs, Iranians, Greeks, Indians and even in ancient Egypt. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Veronica Pierce)
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Ask Mehmet: Ramazan night life

A woman poses in front of a stone pot at a local bakery July 9, 2014, near Incirlik Air Base, Turkey. Many Muslims in Turkey participate in fasting for Ramazan, during this time they will not eat or drink during daylight hours. Bakeries offer specialty breads during Ramazan after the fasting period. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Veronica Pierce/Released)
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Ask Mehmet: Ramazan night life

A man waits for bread to bake at a local bakery July 9, 2014, near Incirlik Air Base, Turkey. This month marks the holy month of Ramazan for Muslims. During the month, most Muslims participate in fasting during daylight hours, which they abstain from food and drink. Bakeries offer specialty breads during this time for their evening meal. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Veronica Pierce/Released)
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Ask Mehmet: Ramazan night life

At a local bakery in a village near Incirlik Air Base, Turkey, a boy helps prepare bread for the breaking of fast during Ramazan July 9, 2014. During this month, Muslims around world fast. At night families and friends gather for dinner to break the fast. Many locals go to bakeries to buy a specialty breads baked during Ramazan. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Veronica Pierce/Released)
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Ask Mehmet: Kandil

The Sabanci Mosque is illuminated during the celebration called Kandil held June 12, 2014, Adana, Turkey. There are five holy evenings on the Muslim calendar which are called Kandil. During the Ottoman Empire, Sultan Selim II, of 16th, century lit candles on the minarets (towers) of the mosques in order to announce these holy nights to the public. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Veronica Pierce)
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Ask Mehmet: Mesir Macunu

Mesir Macunu has gained the reputation of being the strongest aphrodisiac in Turkey due to its energizing qualities. The Turkish city of Manisa has been holding an annual festival that is based on the elixer since 1540. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Dallas Edwards/Released)
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Bath houses or hamam are a custom in Turkish culture. They were a place of socialization and washing with some in Adana ranging from 300 to 500 years old. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Anthony Sanchelli/Released)
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Ask Mehmet: Do the Turks celebrate Christmas?

A statue honors the memory of Noel Baba, or Santa Claus, in front of the Saint Nicholas church in Demre, Turkey. Santa Claus was the bishop of Myra, now Demre, during the fourth century. (Courtesy photo)
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Ask Mehmet: Finding local markets

A vendor peels carrots for shoppers to sample at a farmers market March 8, 2012, in Adana, Turkey. The fertile soil around Adana allows farmers to grow many types of produce, keeping prices low and fruits and vegetables fresh. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Michael B. Keller/Released)
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Ask Mehmet: Finding local markets

Many vegetables, including peppers, are commonly found at farmers markets in Adana, Turkey. Markets are open on different days of the week in various districts of Adana. The climate and fertile soil of the area allow the markets to offer a wide variety of fresh goods at low prices. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Michael B. Keller/Released)
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Ask Mehmet: Finding local markets

Many different vegetables can be found at farmers markets in Adana, Turkey. Markets are open on different days of the week in various districts of Adana. The climate and fertile soil of the area allow the markets to offer a wide variety of fresh goods at low prices. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Michael B. Keller/Released)
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Ask Mehmet: Finding local markets

Mehmet Birbiri and Senior Airman Clayton Lenhardt, 39th Air Base Wing Public Affairs, stop at a fruit stand during a trip to a farmers market March 8, 2012, in Adana, Turkey. The fertile soil around Adana allows farmers to grow many types of produce, keeping prices low and fruits and vegetables fresh. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Michael B. Keller/Released)
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Ask Mehmet: Finding local markets

Citrus fruit, including lemons, are commonly found at farmers markets in Adana, Turkey. Markets are open on different days of the week in various districts of Adana. The climate and fertile soil of the area allow the markets to offer a wide variety of fresh goods at low prices. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Michael B. Keller/Released)
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