Days ahead of Ramadan, the 450-year-old Ottoman tradition of mahyas, symbolizing the “sultan of eleven months,” has commenced adorning historical mosques. Specifically, a mahya with the inscription ‘La Ilahe Illallah’ has been hung on the minarets of Hagia Sophia Mosque, which reopened for worship in 2020 after 86 years. Coordinated by the Ministry of […]
Amidst ongoing attacks in the Gaza Strip by Israel, numerous countries persist in delivering humanitarian aid from the air to the northern region, inaccessible due to restrictions imposed by Israel. The images captured by local residents depict Gazans, grappling with hunger, rushing towards the assistance provided.
A 65-year-old woman entered Luisen Hospital in Aachen, Germany, lit a torch, and locked herself in a room after throwing the torch into an operating room. Reports of an armed person taking hostages prompted a substantial response from police and fire brigades. Subsequently, authorities confirmed the woman’s detention, assuring no injuries occurred. The motive behind […]
Shahbaz Sharif, who was re-elected as prime minister in the vote held in the National Assembly in Pakistan, officially took office today by taking the oath at a ceremony held in the presence of President Arif Alvi at the Presidential Office in Islamabad. In the general election on February 8, independent candidates supported by the […]
Ramadan shopping has kicked off in Istanbul’s traditional spot, Eminönü, as citizens flock to prepare for their iftar meals. The market showcases essential items such as dates and olives, with varieties from Egypt, Iran, and Medina gaining popularity. However, a notable increase of around 50 percent in prices compared to last year has been observed. […]
Amid ongoing Israeli attacks in the Gaza Strip, where 1 million Palestinians grapple with infectious diseases, a concerning rise in malnutrition, particularly among children and infants, is exacerbating health threats. The World Health Organization has issued a warning, emphasizing the urgent need to address the escalating malnutrition crisis affecting children, infants, and pregnant or breastfeeding […]
A breeder named Savaş Koçtepe brought his choking newborn goat back to life in Türkiye’s Sivas. Seeing that one of the baby goats was not moving, the breeder immediately resorted to artificial respiration and heart massage. After minutes of effort, the goat started breathing again. “The mother had a difficult birth. Her canal was blocked […]
The death toll due to the extreme cold has reached 39 in Afghanistan. According to Mullah Janan Saeqthe, spokesman for the national disaster authority, the extreme conditions also injured 30 others and destroyed 637 houses. Meanwhile, a total of 13,889 cattle froze to death.
The centuries-old Ottoman tradition of “mahya,” decorative lights adorning mosques during Ramadan, has been revived at the Eyüpsultan Mosque in Istanbul. Kahraman Yıldız, the last known mahya artisan, and his team, orchestrated by the Ministry of Culture and Tourism and the General Directorate of Foundations, meticulously prepared and hung the first mahya. The intricate […]
According to the Palestinian Ministry of Health, Israel carried out 13 attacks on the blockaded Gaza Strip in the last 24 hours, killing 124 Palestinians and injuring 210 more. The death toll in Palestine has increased to 30,534 and the number of injured increased to 71,920.