With the relatively liberal atmosphere of the Tanzimat period (1839–1876), meyhane attendance among Muslims rose considerably, and raki became a favorite among meyhane-goers.
Coa atmosfera relativamente liberal da época Tanzimat (1839-1876), a asistencia aos meyhanes entre os musulmáns aumentou considerabelmente, e o rakı converteuse nunha bebida favorita entre os clientes.