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Antalya’s Historic Hıdırlık Tower Project Advances
The 'Hıdırlık Tower Surroundings Archaeological Excavation and Observation Terrace Project' in Antalya, Türkiye is nearing completion. Led by the Antalya Metropolitan Municipality, the project has uncovered ancient ruins…
Romania’s Peleş Castle Information Now Available in Turkish
With support from the Yunus Emre Institute, all information at Romania's Peleş Castle has been translated into Turkish as part of the "My Guide is Turkish Project." This initiative, in collaboration with the Romanian Ministry of…
Muslims Filled Mosques in France for Eid Prayer
The Religious Affairs Turkish-Islamic Union Central Mosque in Paris, the capital of France, was swarmed by Muslims who came to perform the Eid prayer in the early hours of the morning. Following the prayer, the congregation greeted and…
Pilgrims Wait near Mount Arafat
Over three million Muslims, who went to Mecca in Saudi Arabia to become a pilgrim, waited at the Arafat Square at foot of Mount Arafat to fulfil their pilgrimage duties. During their wait at the area, Muslims begged Allah for the…
Turkish-Hungarian Cultural Year Showcases Sufi Traditions
The "2024 Turkish-Hungarian Cultural Year" is underway in Hungary, featuring events in cities like Pécs and Budapest. Among these events, the Konya Turkish Sufi Music Ensemble performed a sema show, an integral part of…
Pilgrims Flock to Cave of Hira
Muslim pilgrims are flocking to the Cave of Hira, the sacred site where the Prophet Muhammad (Sallahu ta'ala alaihi wa sallam) received his first revelation. Located at the peak of Mount Nour, the cave holds profound significance…
Japanese Man Plays Ottoman Military Music in Tokyo
Yoyogi Park, one of the largest parks in Tokyo, the capital of Japan, hosted a surprising Mehter (Ottoman military band) March performance. Amateur musician, Ryuichiro Sakan, who states to have been a fan of the traditional genre since he…
Türkiye Festival Held in Tokyo
Yunus Emre Institute organized a Türkiye Festival in Tokyo within the framework of the 100th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Türkiye and Japan, introducing Turkish cuisine, traditional Turkish dances, and various traditional…
Millions of Pilgrims Begin Hajj, Reach the Kaaba
The Hajj pilgrimage period for 1445 Hijri has commenced, with special visas issued for approximately 5 million pilgrims selected by lottery. Pilgrims arriving in Saudi Arabia's Jeddah by plane traveled 95 kilometers to the Kaaba to perform…
Veteran Typewriter Repairman Keeps Craft Alive in Istanbul
In Eyüpsultan, 62-year-old İsmail Hakkı Candar has dedicated 46 years to repairing typewriters, a once-essential tool now relegated to nostalgia. As one of Istanbul's last two typewriter repair masters, Candar has struggled to find an…