Holy Birth Week celebrations in Turkey

ERZURUM, TURKEY - APRIL 15: Whirling dervishes perform during the 'Holy Birth Week' celebrations marking Prophet Muhammad's birth in Erzurum, Turkey on April 15, 2014. A week dedicated to mark the holy birth of Muslims' beloved Prophet Muhammad has started on April 12, with a program in Turkey's capital Ankara. The Holy Birth Week has been commemorated in Turkey since 1989 with lectures, workshops, and scholarly meetings to draw attention to the life of Prophet Muhammad and his teachings. Muslims in Turkey celebrate the week with joy and anticipation as they venerate Prophet Muhammad and his message to all. (Photo by Ahmet Okatali/Anadolu Agency/Getty Images)