Sacred Birth Week celebrations in Turkey

BURSA, TURKEY - APRIL 13: Female whirling dervishes perform during the 'Sacred Birth Week' celebrations marking Prophet Muhammad's birth at Merinos Ataturk congress and culture centre in Bursa, Turkey on April 13, 2014. A week dedicated to mark the sacred birth of Muslims' beloved Prophet Muhammad has started on April 12, with a program in Turkey's capital Ankara. The sacred 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 Dogukan Altinay/Anadolu Agency/Getty Images)