I was in Istanbul during some two weeks of the Ramadan 2015. I found that large crowds would gather at some major sites, such as the At Meydan (Hippodrome), Yeni Cami or Süleymaniye Cami. At the first two regularly TV-shows were organized. I did not envy the people sitting there, because they seemed not to be able to break their fast, sitting as they were on small chairs as part of the audience. Some people broke away and gathered at stalls or vehicles where food was supplied, as well as water, very welcome after a dry day.

Apart from these TV-events most people would just sit in the grass or at benches, waiting for the moment they could break their fast. I think some had an app to know the precise time. Very many took pictures, so did I.

I added some pictures from 2018.