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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…
Gaza Artists Showcase War Trauma in Bureij Camp
Sixty-four Palestinian artists have transformed a confined space in the Bureij Refugee Camp into a powerful exhibition reflecting the devastating toll of the ongoing war in Gaza. Titled "What Remains of Survival," the showcase…
Crowds Celebrate Songkran Water Festival Across Thailand
The traditional Songkran Water Festival officially began today across Thailand, transforming the annual New Year celebration into a massive nationwide water fight. Locals and an increasing number of international tourists braved…
“Hane” Islamic Arts Exhibition Opens in Paris, France
Following a successful debut that drew 100,000 visitors in Türkiye, the Albayrak Group's 12th annual Islamic Arts Exhibition has made its first international stop in Paris, France. Themed "Hane" (House), the showcase recently…