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Historic Ayvaz Dede Festival Draws Thousands in Bosnia
Thousands of visitors from across the globe gathered in Bosnia and Herzegovina to celebrate the 516th Ayvaz Dede Festival, one of the country's oldest and most vibrant traditions. The two-week celebration culminated on Sunday in the town of…
Turkish Tailor Keeps a Fading Craft Alive
For 59 years, 71-year-old Ismail Keser has been meticulously stitching bespoke garments in the Turkish province of Çorum, dedicating his life to a profession that is steadily disappearing. Honored as the 2023 "Master Craftsman of…
Troy Meets Rome: Ancient Artifacts Shine at the Colosseum
Türkiye has launched a landmark exhibition of 221 Trojan artifacts at Rome’s Colosseum, celebrating the deep mythological and historical connection between the two ancient civilizations. Speaking at the historic venue, Turkish…
10th Turkish Film Days Kick Off in Kyrgyzstan
The 10th edition of the Türkiye-Kyrgyzstan Turkish Film Days has officially opened in Bishkek with a glamorous red-carpet gala and the premier screening of the film "Are We Happy?". Held at the iconic Ala-Too Cinema, the highly…
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…