During the holy month of Ramadan, Beştepe Millet Külliyesi in Ankara hosts a wide variety of cultural and family-friendly events. The activities take place in the event building located across from the Cumhurbaşkanlığı Millet Kütüphanesi (Presidential Nation’s Library).
Throughout Ramadan, visitors can attend many different programs every day — and all events are completely free.
The program is designed for both children and adults, offering a fun and educational atmosphere for families.
The Ramadan program at Beştepe Complex includes a wide range of cultural, educational, and entertainment activities.
Some of the highlights include:
With such a diverse program, visitors can enjoy different experiences throughout the day.
Special activities are organized for children at certain times during the day.
📌 General children’s activities
12:00 – 18:00
📖 Storytelling sessions
14:00 – 16:00
Families visiting with children may want to plan their visit during these hours.
Inside the event building, visitors will also find a large book fair with many publishers and authors.
📚 Book fair opening hours:
12:00 – 23:00
Visitors can browse book stands and attend book signing events throughout the evening.
While visiting the complex, it is also highly recommended to explore the exhibitions at the Cumhurbaşkanlığı Millet Kütüphanesi.
On the -2 floor, special exhibitions related to Ramadan are open to visitors throughout the month.
Another unique experience during Ramadan is the Kaaba cover exhibition inside Millet Camii.
The exhibition displays historical pieces of the Kaaba’s covering (Kiswah) and is open to visitors all day.
During Ramadan, the mosque also hosts several spiritual programs.
These programs create a peaceful and spiritual Ramadan atmosphere.
The event area attracts many visitors, especially during the afternoon.
Traffic around the complex becomes very busy after 13:00, so arriving earlier in the day is recommended.
Compared to previous years, this year’s organization is even larger and more diverse. With activities for children, adults, and families, it offers a memorable Ramadan experience in Ankara.
