Laylat al-Qadr Iftar — Ramadan's Busiest Night in Yeşilköy
TL;DR: Laylat al-Qadr is the busiest iftar night of Ramadan. Iftar at the historic Yeşilköy Station, then sahur service after midnight. Book: +90 534 423 84 49.
Laylat al-Qadr, the Night of Power, is observed on the twenty-seventh night of Ramadan and is described in the Qur'an as better than a thousand months. For that reason it is usually the busiest iftar night of the whole month: families come together, the mosques fill after iftar, and many stay in worship until dawn. Mahsun Usta meets that night with both iftar and sahur, at the historic Yeşilköy Train Station built in 1871. Why Booking Early Matters for This Night Laylat al-Qadr is the hardest night of Ramadan to get a table. Reservations begin filling in the first days of the month. If you are coming with a large family or want a particular seating arrangement, we recommend planning the night weeks ahead. The Iftar Table The table opens with the soup of the day, followed by the iftariyelik plate: dates, buffalo clotted cream, strained honey, olives and a selection of cheeses. After the warm starters and olive-oil dishes comes the main course — lamb chops grilled over wood, tren kebab, zırh kıyma and lamb tandır rested for six hours in the earth oven. For dessert, güllaç, pistachio kadayıf and künefe; to drink, Ottoman sherbet, zamzam and unlimited tea. Call us for the current iftar menu and price. After Iftar: Tarawih and Sahur The rhythm of Laylat al-Qadr differs from other nights. For those who go to the mosque after iftar and return around midnight, our sahur service continues in breakfast format from midnight until imsak. The whole night can be spent at one address. Alcohol-Free, Halal and Family-Friendly Mahsun Usta is 100% halal and entirely alcohol-free, offering the calm that suits the spirit of this night. Our partitioned, airy hall accommodates large family tables with ease. We hold a 4.6 rating from more than 1367 Google reviews. Reservations and Directions Yeşilköy Mh. Demiryolu Cd. No:23, 34149 Bakırköy/İstanbul. We are a short walk from the Marmaray Yeşilköy stop and offer free parking. Reserve your place for Laylat al-Qadr early: +90 534 423 84 49.
When should I book for the Laylat al-Qadr iftar?
Laylat al-Qadr is the busiest iftar night of Ramadan; tables usually fill days in advance, so booking as early as possible is advised. It falls on the night of 16 March in 2026 and 5 March in 2027. As the iftar menu and its price are set seasonally, confirm current details by phone. Yeşilköy Mh. Demiryolu Cd. No:23, 34149 Bakırköy/Istanbul. Reservations: +90 534 423 84 49.
Mahsun Usta is a 100% halal, alcohol-free fine dining Turkish restaurant inside the historic Yeşilköy train station at Yeşilköy Mh. Demiryolu Cd. No:23, 34149 Bakırköy/İstanbul. Dry-aged steaks (28–45 days), oak-smoked meats, kebabs and Turkish breakfast. Google 4.6★ (1367+ reviews). Tel: +90 534 423 84 49. Daily 08:00–23:00.
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