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Turkish Stand a Crowd Favorite at UN Charity Bazaar
The annual UN Charity Bazaar recently united 45 countries at the United Nations Headquarters in New York to raise vital funds for global humanitarian relief. Türkiye's vibrant stand emerged as a major highlight of the event,…
Pilgrims Flock to Medina Under New Digital System
Hundreds of thousands of pilgrims are currently arriving in the holy city of Medina to visit the Prophet's Mosque after completing their Hajj rituals in Mecca. The faithful are eager to pray in the revered "Garden of Paradise," a…
Thousands Celebrate Eid al-Adha in Thailand
Thousands of local and visiting Muslims gathered at the Islamic Center of Thailand in Bangkok to celebrate the Eid al-Adha holiday. Despite sweltering temperatures surpassing 35 degrees Celsius, worshippers in vibrant traditional…
Millions Gather at Mount Arafat for Peak of Hajj Pilgrimage
Approximately two million Muslims, including 84,000 Turkish nationals, have gathered at Mount Arafat in sweltering 40-degree heat to perform the most critical ritual of the Hajj. Seeking forgiveness and spiritual purification, the massive…
Turkish Pilgrims Reach Arafat for Key Hajj Rituals
Turkish pilgrims performing the Hajj have swiftly arrived at their camps in Arafat, completing the 21-kilometer journey from Mecca in just 25 minutes via a specially allocated traffic route. Upon arrival, the groups expressed high…
Millions Begin Sacred Journey to Mount Arafat
The massive transfer of approximately two million Hajj pilgrims from Mecca to the foothills of Mount Arafat has officially begun ahead of the pilgrimage's most critical ritual. In a major logistical update this year, Saudi officials are…
Eiffel Tower Staircase Fetches €450,000 at Auction
A 14-step section of the Eiffel Tower's original 1889 staircase has sold at a Paris auction for €450,160, fetching roughly three times its estimated value. The 1.4-ton iron segment, designed by Gustave Eiffel, originally connected the…
Kyrgyzstan Hosts Turkish Cuisine Week Culinary Event
An event celebrating "Turkish Cuisine with Centuries-Old Recipes" was recently held in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, as part of the globally recognized Turkish Cuisine Week. Organized jointly by the local Turkish Embassy and the…
Millions Converge on Mecca as Hajj Deadline Approaches
Saudi Arabia is preparing to close Hajj entries at midnight on Friday, May 22, 2026, with approximately 80 percent of the expected 1.7 million pilgrims having already arrived in the holy lands. Early arrivals are splitting their…
Dhul-Hijjah Crescent Sets Hajj and Eid Dates
A wave of joy swept through the global Muslim community following the official sighting of the Dhul-Hijjah crescent moon, marking Monday, May 18th, as the start of the holy month. Saudi Arabian authorities and religious councils worldwide…