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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…
Sivas Antique Store Showcases 30 Years of Collecting
In Sivas, Türkiye, antique enthusiast Süleyman Özpembe has been collecting antiques for nearly 30 years. Displaying over 1,200 items in his store, including radios, telephones, watches, lighters, and handwritten books up…
Turkish Cuisine Week Held in Cappadocia
A variety of local foods were served to tourists within the framework of Turkish Cuisine Week held between 21-27 May in Uçhisar Castle, one of the favorite places in Cappadocia, the touristic region of Türkiye's Nevşehir province.…
Hagia Sophia History Museum Welcomes Visitors with New Collection
The former Land Registry Directorate in Sultanahmet Square has been converted into the Hagia Sophia Museum of History and Experience by Türkiye's Ministry of Culture and Tourism. The museum, reopened in 2023, showcases the history…
Turkish Embassy in Skopje Celebrates Turkish Cuisine Week
The Turkish Embassy in Skopje hosted a special event as part of "Turkish Cuisine Week" to showcase the unique flavors of Türkiye. Organized by Şeyma Nur Ulusoy, wife of Türkiye's Ambassador to Skopje Fatih Ulusoy, the event…
Turkish Museums Draw Thousands on International Museum Day
On May 18, International Museum Day, 11,015 people visited museums and archaeological sites in Antalya and the Ancient City of Sagalassos in Burdur. Celebrated worldwide by the International Council of Museums (ICOM), this day…
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