CULTURE

Thailand’s annual Songkran Water Festival, celebrated April 13–15 as the Thai New Year, began with lively scenes across the country. In Bangkok, crowds of locals and tourists took part in water fights and cultural events amid…

Thousands of Muslims in the Syrian capital of Damascus performed the Eid prayer in the square where the Unknown Soldier Monument is located southwest of Qasiyun Mountain. The importance of traditions and the victory of the Syrian people…

Thousands of Muslims in Pakistan flocked to open spaces such as parks and football fields as well as mosques all around their country to perform Eid prayers, praying for Palestinians who are celebrating Eid under the shadow of Israeli…

The Islamic Endowments Department in Jerusalem reported that approximately 120,000 people performed Eid prayers in the courtyard of Al-Aqsa Mosque under Israeli restrictions. Some Jerusalemites visited cemeteries after the Eid prayers.…

Over 4 million Muslims performed Eid prayers at the Masjid al-Haram in Mecca as the month of Ramadan ended.

Around 1,500 people of various nationalities gathered for a street iftar on Keup Street in Cologne, Germany, a neighborhood with a large Turkish community. Organized by local tradesmen, the annual event…

The Beard of the Sharif was displayed at Nippes Fatih Mosque in Cologne, Germany, for Ramadan, drawing large crowds. Visitors lined up in the mosque courtyard to see the relic, expressing spiritual devotion…

With Ramadan Bayram approaching, shopping in Istanbul’s Eminönü has surged, especially for holiday treats like candy, chocolate, and Turkish delight. Shopkeepers expressed satisfaction with the growing demand, noting an increase in…

The Çanakkale War Mobile Museum, showcasing artifacts and digital displays from the historic battle, has drawn significant attention in Prizren, Kosovo. Organized by Türkiye’s Ministry of Culture and Tourism, the traveling…