Abstract
MARRIAGE IN FOLK CULTURE OF TURKS LIVING IN THE CITIES OF PRIZREN AND GILAN OF KOSOVO
The subject of this study is to identify the traditional practices of Turks living in the city of Prizren and Gilan in Kosovo in relation to married from the main transitional periods of human life and to reveal the practices performed accordingly. In these periods any individual is prepared for new life, new period in life with various practices and beliefs. Kosova Turks are a Muslim society. Therefore, it has been observed that Islam has a great influence on their traditions and beliefs. As in many Turkish communities, it is possible to see the traces of their pre-Islamic beliefs. The general characteristics and religious understanding of Kosovo Turks have a great role in preserving and keeping the traditions alive. With these features, many traditions and traditions that remain from their ancestors in their lives are still alive with all their vitality because they do not lose their ties with the past. As a reflection of the deep-rooted history and historical and cultural accumulation of the Turkish Nation, the traditions, customs and beliefs of the Kosovo Turks are very rich.
Keywords
Prizren, Gilan, Transition Periods, Married, Culture.
