RAMADAN DRUMMERS

  Drummers fear for future of tradition dating back to Ottoman times in which they wake people for pre-down meal for Sahur. Ramadan drumming in İstanbul is gradually dying because it is seen as noise pollution and there are a lot of  other materials to wake up. However, according to Carli, a drummer in İstanbul, Ramadan drumming should go on and not to let it be removed. I agree with the drummer with all my heart because Ramadan drumming is tradition and source of income for some. 

    Firstly, Ramadan drumming is one of the most important traditions for us for long years. It is a herald of Ramadan and it reflects soul, excitement of Ramadan process with traditional mani(s). For example, during my childhood it was a very enthusiastic that waking up and to be able to see drummer for me. Therefore, not to let it dissappear like other traditions and new generations should live same feelings, too.

      Ramadan drumming is not only to make people awake, but also it is played to get unity between people and to share happiness of the holiest mont. For this reason, some technological devices such as clocks , mobile phones can not replace  Ramadan drumming.

      Secondly, Ramadan drumming is a crucial source of income for some people.   Because this tradition has a long history, some people are doing it as a job. Therefore, abolishing this tradition ,also, means making those people jobless.

      All in all, Ramadan drumming should not be abolished in terms of  tradition and income.