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Wedding ceremony, most probably of Ottomans of higher rank.

Muslim children in their circumcision costume. Animals destined to be sacrificed on the day of Kurban Bayram.

The Grand Vizier offers dinner (Ifter) to other Ottoman officials during the Ramadan.

Parade of horses in the Sultans's honour, in the Second Court of Topkapi Palace, on the eve of the Bayram.

Religious ceremony in the Audience Hall of Tokapi Palace on the eve of the Bayram.

A caravan departs from Istanbul to the Holy Mosque of Mecca during the Ramadan, with sacred camels and gifts from the Sultan.

Camel carrying gifts from the Sultan to the Holy Mosque of Mecca during the Ramadan. Auxiliary camel forming part of the Caravan to Mecca.

Mules of the Imperial Caravan carrying gifts to Mecca from the Sultan, during the Ramadan.