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April 23 National Sovereignty and Children’s Day celebrations held in İstanbul
A ceremony was held in Taksim Square by the Istanbul Provincial Directorate of National Education within the framework of the April 23 National Sovereignty and Children's Day celebrations in Istanbul, Turkey. Deputy Governor of Istanbul…
Adana’s botanical garden: “Green mosque”
The courtyard of the mosque, which is also known as the 'green mosque' among the people because of its ivy, has turned into a botanical garden with 280 plant species such as lavender, pomegranate, daffodil, laurel and bridal veil, as well…
Man-sized sewage system found in ancient city of Mastaura
In the Nazilli district of Turkey's Aydın city, a sewage system was discovered in the ancient city of Mastaura, which also hosts one of Turkey's largest coliseums. The sewage system, which a person can move easily inside, was unearthed…
Turkish imam won first place at “Quran and Adhan Recitation Contest” in Saudi Arabia
Turkey left its mark on the "Quran and Adhan Recitation Contest" that been held in Saudi Arabia since 2019 and thousands of people being applied. Imam "Muhsin Kara", who works at the Ravza Mosque in the Turkish city of Sivas, came in 1st at…
Queen Elizabeth marks 96th birthday with gun salutes
A ceremony was held at Windsor Castle for the Queen Elizabeth's 96th birthday, the longest reigning monarch of England. The Coldstream guards at Windsor Castle held a changing of the guard. The song "Happy Birthday" was played for the Queen…
The preparations of the Prophet Mohammed’s cardigan has been completed
The Prophet Mohammed's cardigan named Hırka-i Şerif opens to visit at 10:00 am on April 22 in Turkish city of Istanbul after been closed to visitors for 2 years due to the Covid-19 pandemic. While its final preparations have been completed,…
Turkish publishers participate in 33rd International Sarajevo Book Fair
The 33rd International Sarajevo Book Fair opened its doors to book lovers in Sarajevo, the capital of Bosnia and Herzegovina, with the participation of more than 100 bookstores and publishers. The website ‘Gofreebooks.com’ from Turkey took…
“Children’s City Samsun” events held in Turkey
April 23 National Sovereignty and Children's Day activities continue in Samsun city, Turkey. Within the part of the "Children's City Samsun" event by Samsun Metropolitan Municipality, kite flying and painting event was organized in the city…
100 children from 9 countries came to Istanbul for International Peace Bread Festival
The 13th International Peace Bread Festival, which couldn't be held for 2 years due to the Covid-19 pandemic, was held by Esenler Municipality of Istanbul, Turkey. As part of the festival, 100 children from 9 different countries came to…
International Holy Qur’an Exhibition begins in Tehran
On April 16, the 29th edition of the International Holy Qur'an Exhibition began in Iranian capital city Tehran. The exhibition, which started at the Imam Khomeini Mosalla Mosque in Tehran, will continue until the end of Ramadan. Also, the…