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Bursa Replaces Historic Ramadan Cannon with Sound Bombs
The centuries-old tradition of firing cannons during iftar and sahur in Bursa’s historic Tophane district has been replaced with sound bombs due to environmental concerns.
Firefighters from the Bursa Metropolitan Fire Department…
NY Police Holds First Crescent Lighting Ceremony for Ramadan
The New York Police Department Muslim Police Association hosted its first Crescent Lighting Ceremony at NYPD headquarters in Manhattan on March 3, marking the third day of Ramadan. The event aimed to strengthen ties among the…
Muslims Gather for First Tarawih Prayers of Ramadan in Pakistan
Thousands of Muslims from across the country in Pakistan gathered at the illuminated Memon Mosque in Karachi for the first Tarawih prayers of Ramadan.
The Pakistani government has announced special arrangements for the holy…
Muslims in Türkiye Prepare for Ramadan
Many believers flocked to marketplaces to shop ahead of the holy Muslim month Ramadan in Türkiye.
While some citizens and shopkeepers say that Ramadan has brought abundance, others complain that food prices had increased before Ramadan.
King Charles and Queen Camilla Help Pack Dates ahead of Ramadan
The British Royal Family's X account shared a video of King Charles and Queen Camilla helping at a restaurant in London, owned by an Anglo-Indian woman, as they packed dates to be sent to hospitals during Ramadan.
"Celebrating British…
Ramadan Date Sales Surge in Türkiye
As Ramadan approaches, date sales have increased in Bursa’s markets, with 15 varieties available at prices ranging from 200 to 400 liras per kilo. Shoppers crowded the bazaars, stocking up for iftar and sahur meals.
Local…
Indonesian Ambassador Showcases Amasya’s Heritage
Indonesian Ambassador to Ankara, Achmad Rizal Purnama, highlighted the historical and cultural richness of Amasya during his visit, capturing its beauty like a tourism envoy. The Amasya Governorship shared his photos on…
AI Brings Diyarbakır’s Historic Inns to Life
In Türkiye, digital content producer Adem Ulusoy has used artificial intelligence to recreate the historical atmosphere of Diyarbakır’s Hasan Pasha Inn, Sülüklü Inn, and Deliller Inn. Built between the 16th and 17th centuries,…
Thousands Celebrate Pingxi Sky Lantern Festival in Taiwan
Numerous people, including many tourists, released sky lanterns during celebrations of the Sky Lantern Festival yesterday evening in Pingxi, New Taipei City, Taiwan.
The religious Taiwanese event, which is seen among the several…
Folk Singer Preserves Türkiye’s Oral Tradition
Gülay Diri, a 57-year-old folk artist from Antalya’s İbradı district, has been preserving her region’s oral traditions by performing centuries-old lullabies, laments, and folk songs. Recognized as a "Living Human Treasure" by…
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