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Traditional ‘Ehlibilir’ Cookie Charms Visitors in Türkiye
In the historic city of Çankırı, Türkiye, the traditional "Ehlibilir cookie" has become a major culinary attraction for both domestic and international tourists. Officially granted a geographical indication certificate in 2022,…
Ancient Manas Epic Paintings Discovered in Chinese Museum
Researchers have discovered six historical paintings depicting scenes from the legendary Kyrgyz Manas epic housed within a museum in China. The artworks illustrate the capture of Chetbeyjin Fortress, featuring figures wearing…
Ancient Medusa Mosaic Reopens to Visitors in Türkiye
The globally unique Medusa Mosaic, an exquisite Late Roman masterpiece housed in the ancient city of Kibyra, in Türkiye's Burdur, has officially reopened to the public. Following the harsh winter months, expert restorers carefully…
Mass Iftar Brings Thousands Together in Kyrgyzstan
About 8,000 people attended a large street iftar organized by Kyrgyz-Turkish Manas University in Bishkek, the capital of Kyrgyzstan. The event, held for the fifth time, brought together diplomats, officials, academics, students and…
Estambul Mosque Hosts Ramadan Iftars in Bogotá, Colombia
Muslims in Bogotá, Colombia, are gathering for iftar meals at the Estambul Mosque in the Palermo neighborhood during Ramadan. The mosque serves as both a place of worship and a community center, especially on Fridays.
Families come…
Tarawih Prayer Fills Selimiye Mosque in Edirne, Türkiye
Worshippers filled the historic Selimiye Mosque in Edirne, northwestern Türkiye, for the first Tarawih prayer of Ramadan after four years of restoration work. Residents from Edirne and nearby provinces gathered for the evening…
First Tarawih Prayer Held at Tokyo Mosque in Japan
Muslims gathered at Tokyo Mosque in the Yoyogi district of Tokyo, Japan, for the first Tarawih prayer of Ramadan. Dozens of worshippers from Tokyo and surrounding areas, including members of the Turkish community, attended the…
Disabled Artist Turns Waste Into Art in Türkiye
Aziz Harmancı, a speech- and hearing-impaired artist living in Hakkari province in eastern Türkiye, makes miniature houses and figures using recycled waste materials. Despite his disabilities, Harmancı transforms discarded household…
Street Art Shapes Bogotá’s Identity
In the streets of Bogotá, the capital of Colombia, graffiti reflects the city’s political history, social struggles, peace process, and cultural diversity. Spread across walls, alleyways, and buildings, large murals turn the…
World Turkic Language Day Marked In Saudi Arabia
World Turkic Language Family Day was marked with a special event in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, jointly organized by Türkiye’s Permanent Mission to the Organization of Islamic Cooperation and its consulate. Speaking at the event,…