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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…
Pilgrims Visit Historic Cave of Hira
During the Hajj season, thousands of pilgrims make the arduous trek up Mount Nur to visit the Cave of Hira, a site of profound historical significance in Islam. To avoid Mecca's sweltering midday temperatures, which often top 40 degrees…
Silk Road Peace Rally Reaches Cappadocia on 19,000km Journey to Nepal
The East-West Friendship and Silk Road Rally has reached the stunning landscapes of Cappadocia, Turkey, as part of a massive 19,000-kilometer cross-continental journey. Setting off from Germany, the international convoy of modern…
Ottoman Flavors Meet Caspian Traditions in Baku
The rich culinary heritages of Türkiye and Azerbaijan recently united at the Türkiye-Azerbaijan Gastronomy Forum in Baku. Organized by the Anatolian Professional Chefs Association, the highly attended event championed "gastro-diplomacy" as…
Century-Lost Yunus Emre Manuscripts Displayed in Berlin
After being considered lost for nearly a century, rare manuscripts by Yunus Emre, a foundational figure in Turkish Sufism, have been exhibited for the first time in Germany. The highly anticipated event, co-hosted by the Yunus…
Turkish Cuisine Builds Bridges in Bavaria
The Bobingen German-Turkish Friendship Association recently hosted an interactive culinary event in Bavaria, using food to foster integration between local Turkish and German communities. Participants collaborated in a hands-on…