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Türkiye Recovers Smuggled Artifacts from Denmark
Türkiye has recovered historical artifacts from Denmark, reinforcing its efforts to reclaim smuggled heritage. Culture and Tourism Minister Mehmet Nuri Ersoy, speaking at the Antalya Archaeological Museum, stated, “If an artifact…
Türkiye’s Gaziantep Cuisine Shines During Ramadan
Gaziantep, a UNESCO-listed gastronomy city, offers rich flavors for iftar and sahur during Ramadan. Traditional dishes like beyran, kelle paça, and kebabs, inherited from Ottoman cuisine, are in high demand. Locals and visitors…
Çanakkale Wars Mobile Museum Begins Balkan Tour
The Çanakkale Wars Mobile Museum, launched by the Gallipoli Historical Site Presidency, is set to tour the Balkans, starting in Kosovo’s capital, Pristina, on March 12. The tour, running until May 8, aims to share the historical…
NY Mayor Hosts Iftar Amid Protests
New York Mayor Eric Adams hosted an iftar dinner at Gracie Mansion, inviting around 200 Muslim community leaders. During the event, Adams highlighted Ramadan’s themes of compassion and sacrifice, emphasizing unity in the…
Ice Skaters Perform Stunning Show on Türkiye’s Frozen Lake Çıldır
The Turkish Ice Skating Federation Synchronized Ice Skating Women's National Team performed a magnificent show in an event on the ice-covered Çıldır Lake.
The event began with the Caucasian Folk Dance team's show, followed by the…
Güllaç: A Turkish Ramadan Favorite on Iftar Tables
Güllaç, a traditional Ottoman dessert, remains a staple of Ramadan iftar tables in Türkiye due to its light and milky texture.
Dessert master İbrahim Taşdemir highlighted the importance of milk, sugar, and rose water in its…
Traditional Kahke Marks Ramadan in Türkiye’s Kilis
The production of kahke, a traditional treat of Ramadan and holiday tables in Kilis, has begun.
Kahke master Ahmet Yeşilbahçeci, whose grandfather introduced the recipe to Kilis in 1970, continues the family tradition. "It has been passed…
Bursa Replaces Historic Ramadan Cannon with Sound Bombs
The centuries-old tradition of firing cannons during iftar and sahur in Bursa’s historic Tophane district has been replaced with sound bombs due to environmental concerns.
Firefighters from the Bursa Metropolitan Fire Department…
NY Police Holds First Crescent Lighting Ceremony for Ramadan
The New York Police Department Muslim Police Association hosted its first Crescent Lighting Ceremony at NYPD headquarters in Manhattan on March 3, marking the third day of Ramadan. The event aimed to strengthen ties among the…
Muslims Gather for First Tarawih Prayers of Ramadan in Pakistan
Thousands of Muslims from across the country in Pakistan gathered at the illuminated Memon Mosque in Karachi for the first Tarawih prayers of Ramadan.
The Pakistani government has announced special arrangements for the holy…