The best event you can do in Şanlıurfa is a Sıra Gecesi (traditional evening gathering).

It boasts a rich feast with çiğköfte (raw meatball dish), meze (appetizers), hazelnut lahmacun (flatbread with minced meat), Urfa kebab, and künefe (a type of dessert).

For çiğköfte, fine bulgur and Urfa isot (a type of chili pepper) are placed in a tray. Water is added little by little.

The isot and bulgur are kneaded until they are mixed and the bulgur is slightly soft.

After kneading, parsley and fresh onions are added to the çiğköfte.

For Urfa kebab, the prepared meat is attached to skewers. It is cooked on a grill.

Künefe is a dessert made with syrup and cheese.

It is a dessert made from kadayıf (a type of shredded pastry).

During a Sıra Gecesi, Eastern folk songs are listened to.

Live music is available.

You can dance along if you wish.