yes I became circumsised when I was 4.
In Turkey, circumcision is much more than a surgical procedure, it is among the most significant traditional procedures related to the child in Turkey and it’s seen as the first landmark in the boy’s life, proof that he is strong, brave, and ready to be called a man. In the festivities surrounding the circumcision, the boy is made to wear a king’s costume, and the assembled family and friends shower him with gifts and tie gold coins to his belt.
in Turkey all Moslem boys are circumcised between the ages 2-14 by licensed circumcising surgeons. From the social point of view, the most prominent feature of circumcision is the introduction of a child to his religious society as a new member. This explains the reason for circumcision of people who convert into Muslims as a first step. It is impressed on a boy at a very early age that it is a step for transition to manhood.
After the circumcision, the boy is in pain and has to be kept busy with music, lots of jokes or some other animation. Presents also are given at this time to help him forget his pains. In the meantime guests are taken to tables for the feast meal which is a special one laid with different food changing from region to region. After a few days the boy recovers and festivities end.The major turning point of the circumcision ceremony is enhanced with various gifts, usually consisting of gold, money, clothing and household goods.