In Anatolia, Hıdırellez, considered the day the prophets meet on earth, is believed to be the world’s deputy, and Hizir, who is believed to be the ruler of the seas, has passed from generation to generation for centuries. “Hıdırellez”, which arose as a result of the combination of Hızır and İlyas, is celebrated as a “festival” in Anatolia, Crimea and Azerbaijan, and in the countries of the Middle East and the Balkans. According to popular belief, the prophet Hızır and İlyas meet only once a year. The prophet Khidr is believed to have helped and guided those who were stranded on the earth, but he also brought abundance, and the prophet Elijah was the protector of the waters. It is believed that because they are the ones who symbolize abundance and fertility, everywhere they step they turn green, everything they touch is blessed and heal. Hıdırellez, Ağrice, Six May, Aya Yorgi, St. George, Spring Festival, Ederlez, Eğrice, Eğrilce, Hederlez, Hıdrellez, Hiderlez, Hızır e İlyas, İderlez, First Summer, Mantifer, Mar Curcos, Ruz-ı Hızır (Khidr Day). The Roma, who celebrate Hıdırellez as a public holiday, give this day the name “Kakava”.
