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Swedes Celebrate Spring with Cow-Release Tradition
In Sweden, crowds gathered on farms for the annual “Koslapp” ceremony, marking the arrival of spring. The event celebrates the release of cows from winter barns into open meadows. Spectators watched as the animals joyfully…
Göbeklitepe Exhibition Draws 6 Million in Rome
The "Göbeklitepe: The Enigma of a Sacred Place" exhibition at Rome’s Colosseum welcomed over 6 million visitors in six months. The exhibition, which closes on April 21, showcased the 12,000-year-old…
Zurna Master Keeps 60-Year Craft Alive in Türkiye
In Gaziantep, 70-year-old Mesut Uz has been handcrafting zurnas—a traditional Turkish wind instrument—for six decades. Working from the historic Coppersmiths' Bazaar, Uz produces about 10 zurnas daily using dried apricot wood and…
Thailand’s Songkran Festival Kicks Off
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 Syrians Gather for Eid Prayers
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…
Pakistanis Pray Eid Prayers
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…
Palestinians Flock to Al-Aqsa in Jerusalem to Perform Eid Prayers
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.…
Millions of Muslims Perform Eid Prayers in Mecca
Over 4 million Muslims performed Eid prayers at the Masjid al-Haram in Mecca as the month of Ramadan ended.
Street Iftar in Cologne Promotes Unity
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…
Beard of the Sharif Draws Crowds in Cologne
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…