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Muslims Break Fast Next to Selimiye Mosque
A large-scale iftar dinner program was organized in the Selimiye Mosque square in Türkiye's Edirne. The organization started with hymns sang by the Edirne State Turkish Music and Rumelia Music Ensemble and continued with Quran reading.…
Hazrat Ali’s Martyrization Commemorated in Kashmir
On the twenty-first day of Ramadan, Muslims commemorated the Martyr Day of Prophet Muhammad's cousin Hazrat Ali at the Hazratbal Shrine in Srinagar, the summer capital of Indian Kashmir. The crowd prayed while the head priest presented some…
Catholics Mark Maundy Thursday in Philippines
Catholic penitents in the Philippines marked Maundy Thursday outside the Cathedral of San Fernando in San Fernando City during the Holy Week. Carrying a large wooden cross, the crowd intentionally damaged their skins so their blood covered…
Thai Muslims Celebrate Ramadan at Event
Thai Muslims gathered at Bangkok's "Ramadan City" iftar event, organized by the Thailand Islamic Center from March 23 to 26. The event saw local and foreign Muslims joining for iftar, evening prayers, and cultural…
La Sagrada Familia’s Final Phases
La Sagrada Familia, hailed as a global architectural gem and Antoni Gaudi's magnum opus, is nearing completion, with expectations to remove the iconic crane by 2026. This basilica, a must-see for tourists in Barcelona, Spain,…
Pakistani Hindus Celebrate Holi Festival
Pakistani Hindus celebrated the Holi festival, also known as 'Festival of Colors' in Karachi, Pakistan, yesterday. Gathering in public spaces such as parks, Hindus threw each other colorful powder and danced.
Holi is an ancient festival…
Karagöz and Hacivat Shadow Play Delights Children in New York
The New York Turkish American Art Society (TAASNY) hosted a Karagöz and Hacivat shadow play for Turkish and American children in New York, USA. This traditional Turkish cultural event, organized annually by TAASNY, was held at a…
Erzurum’s Famous Cağ Kebab on Ramadan Tables
Cağ Kebab, a signature dish from Erzurum cooked over wood fire, has become a staple on iftar tables during Ramadan, adding a special touch to the dining experience. Fırat Nezih, a restaurant owner in…
Novruz Celebrations in Baku Mark Start of Spring Festivities
The Novruz celebrations have kicked off in Baku, Azerbaijan, heralding the arrival of spring with lively festivities. Events at the Ateshgah Temple included traditional music, dances, and culinary delights, drawing…
Traditional Keşkek Dish Adds Flavor to Türkiye’s Iftar Tables
In the Iskilip district of Çorum, Türkiye, residents are upholding a centuries-old tradition by cooking a dish called 'keşkek' ( a traditional Turkish dish made from wheat grains and meat) in oven for 8 hours,…