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Digital Museums Open at Mecca’s Sacred Mosque
Two new digital museums have opened in Mecca’s Haram Sharif, showcasing the life of Prophet Muhammad and the history of the Kaaba.
The Biography Museum, located in the Zamzam Tower, uses LED and hologram…
Turkish Cuisine Week Celebrated in Indoniesia
A reception was held at the Turkish Embassy in Jakarta on Tuesday to mark Turkish Cuisine Week, introducing classic dishes of Türkiye to guests from the diplomatic, business, and arts communities.
The event featured a traditional…
Pilgrims Visit Historic Jannat al-Mu’alla Cemetery in Mecca
Hajj pilgrims are flocking to Jannat al-Mu'alla Cemetery, just 2 km from the Kaaba, ahead of the Arafat. Known as Mecca’s largest historical cemetery, it holds the graves of many companions and relatives of the Prophet Muhammad,…
Muslim Pilgrims Reach Kaaba Amid Deep Emotions
Millions of Muslims arriving in Mecca for the 1446 Hajj have begun their pilgrimage with powerful emotional moments as they face the Kaaba for the first time. Entering the holy city in the state of ihram, they perform umrah rituals and…
Turkish Mehter Band Performs in Times Square
New York’s Times Square hosted a concert by Türkiye’s Ministry of National Defense Mehter Band as part of the Traditional Turkish Day Parade and Festival. The 60-member team performed Ottoman-era marches, drawing…
Watchmaker Keeps Time-Honored Craft Alive
In Van, Türkiye, Mehmet İnsel has been repairing antique watches for over 40 years in his small workshop, preserving both a dying craft and his father’s legacy. Amid the rise of digital and smartwatches, İnsel continues to restore…
First American Elected Pope: Leo XIV
American Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost was elected the 267th pope of the Catholic Church, becoming the first American to hold the position. Chosen in the third vote of the conclave in Vatican City, he took the name Pope Leo XIV.…
18th-Century Ottoman Carpets Found with Emoji-Like Faces
Emoji-like face motifs have been discovered on 18th-century Ottoman carpets during inventory work at the Tokat Mevlevihane Museum in Türkiye. Despite being registered in the 20th century, the carpets feature…
SOLOTÜRK Wows Crowds in Çanakkale Air Show
As part of April 23 National Sovereignty and Children's Day celebrations in Çanakkale, Türkiye, SOLOTÜRK delivered a breathtaking F-16 demonstration at the Hamidiye Bastion. Organized by the Gallipoli Historical…
Ancient Sacred Hearths Restored in Türkiye
Two sacred hearths dating back to 4000–3200 BC have been restored following excavations at Tadım Castle and Mound in Elazığ, eastern Türkiye.
Governor Numan Hatipoğlu said the hearths, adorned with human and bull figures, reflect early…