Eid al-Fitr Celebrations Conclude in Northern Cyprus

The three-day Eid al-Fitr (Uraza Bayram) celebrations in Northern Cyprus come to an end today. As the holiday wraps up, police and emergency services have reminded residents of key contact numbers, inmates at the central prison are expecting visitors, and meteorologists have provided a weather forecast for the final day of the holiday.

The General Police Directorate (PGM) and emergency services continue to operate 24/7, offering uninterrupted assistance through the following hotlines:

• 155 – Police

• 199 – Fire Department

• 156 – Drug-related crimes and other emergencies

To mark the conclusion of the holiday, inmates and detainees at the Central Prison in Nicosia will be allowed to receive visitors. Special visitation hours are scheduled for today and tomorrow, from 09:00 to 12:00 and 13:00 to 16:00.

Weather Forecast & Storm Warning

According to the latest update from the TRNC Meteorological Department, today’s weather in Northern Cyprus is expected to remain cloudy with intermittent showers, continuing the pattern seen over the past two days. Temperatures will range between 21°C and 24°C in inland areas and along the coast.

Rain is expected to persist until the weekend, and authorities have issued a storm warning, as wind gusts could reach force 7 on the Beaufort scale.

Looking Back at Ramadan 2025

This year, Ramadan began on February 28 and ended on March 29. The first suhoor took place on the night of February 28 to March 1, followed by the first iftar that evening. On March 26, Muslims observed Laylat al-Qadr (Night of Power), and on Sunday, March 30, Eid al-Fitr was celebrated worldwide.

In Northern Cyprus, the holiday officially lasts until April 2, while in Turkey, it extends until April 6. Over the course of this 10-day holiday period, Ercan Airport is expected to handle more than 1,000 flights.