Abstract

Circumcision is widely practiced in all Islamic countries. Ceremonies which were programmed for the celebration of circumcisions, vary according to the different nations and civilizations.

In this study surgical aspects of circumcision and circumcision festivities in Ottoman period is presented with some historical documents and miniatures.

These festivities involved the participation of all levels of the society. Circumcision festivities were a kind of art performance, demonstration of technical developments and various talents.

For that reason these festivities contributed to the social and technical progress of the society. Manuscripts with colorful miniatures, gave us a nice profile about the life style of Ottoman period, Ottoman palace and normal people.