Throughout the Ramadan month, the month of the great fasting, the Muslims-inhabitants in the greek area as any other in the islamic world were deprived of food and water during the daylight. Children above fourteen did not participate in the fasting, whereas its obedience became more tolerant in wartime or during a disease. When the dark came, the sound of the drums and the lightening of the lamps in the minaret declared the end of abstentions. Families and friends gathered in the houses and enjoyed common dinners. The night curfew in the market was suspended and in the taverns and pothouses the booze and prostitution usually had aftereffects. The 27th night of the Ramadan, the believers ought to stay awake and pray constantly.
According to the islamic tradition, the "Night of Destiny", Allax determines the destiny of each believer for next year. The day after that was a day of joy for the believers. The Bairam , the festival of the feast began. People streamed to central roads, squares or yards and houses of friends and relatives. Common tables, offers of goods and money for the poor community members, wishes for reconciliation, kisses and gift marked the year's most festive moments for the Muslim populations in the Ottoman Empire.