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Friday, August 26, 2011

A protest against luxurious Iftar.

Uploaded by VOAvideo on Aug 25, 2011 - In Turkey, the Islamic fasting month of Ramadan has put the spotlight on the increasing divide between rich and poor. The country's growing affluent class -- a product of a decade of unprecedented economic growth -- has resulted in increased numbers of people celebrating the iftar dinner at luxurious restaurants and hotels. But that has sparked a growing controversy in the country, as Dorian Jones reports from Istanbul.