User:Heviyane/Khidr Fasting

In the Alevi faith, the second Thursday of February every year is usually the day of Hızır. Fasting is observed on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. On Thursday, sacrifices are slaughtered and food is distributed. On Thursday night, candles are lit during visits. During the fast, traditionally in Alevi villages, sazes are played, sayings are sung and stories about the prophet Hızır are told. After the fast, a pilaf called gavut is cooked from roasted and ground wheat semolina, butter is poured into it and it is eaten with all the neighbors after praying.