Bayramfest im Mohamedaner-Gefangenenlager (Halbmond- und Weinbergslager) zu Wünsdorf bei Zossen

Summary

Bayram celebration in the prisoner camp at the close of the Ramadan fast month; prisoners march off (Algerians, Goumiers and Indians) with musical accompaniment from the band to the Vineyard camp, German officers as audience; the festive square in the Vineyard camp; slaughtered sheep hanging from poles; address of an Islamic cleric to the prisoners seated on the ground; Prince von Holstein and representatives of the Turkish embassy as guests at the celebration; festive square in the Indians' camp; prisoners sit in front of the camp barracks; Indians at religious ceremonies and festive dances, some in women's costume.

Source: Bundesarchiv (Translation)