
Ramazan Bayramı is one of the most special times for approximately two billion Muslims worldwide, filled with solidarity, love, and joy. Known in Arabic as Eid al-Fitr (the Festival of Breaking the Fast), this festival marks the end of the one-month Ramadan fast and celebrates the completion of a spiritual purification period.Preparations and the Excitement of ArefeThe joy of the festival begins a day earlier, on Arefe.Festival Outfits: The greatest excitement for children is preparing brand new
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Miray GĂR

Antonio Guterresâs Visit to TĂŒrkiye (2026) is the visit made by United Nations (UN) Secretary-General Antonio Guterres to TĂŒrkiye on 12 March 2026, which included various diplomatic meetings and official engagements in Ankara. During the visit, Guterres held talks with TĂŒrkiyeâs President Recep Tayyip ErdoÄan and Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan, and at a ceremony held at the BeĆtepe National Exhibition Hall, he was awarded the AtatĂŒrk International Peace Prize.Purpose and Scope of the VisitThe visi
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Edanur Karakoç

Sadaka stones are one of the most elegant and thoughtful methods of mutual aid used by people in the past. During the Ottoman period, these stones served as quiet corners of charity that enabled assistance to be given without causing harm or embarrassment to anyone.What Is a Sadaka Stone?Sadaka stones are stone pillars typically erected at mosque corners, street entrances, or beside hospitals, featuring a small hollow at the top. These stones functioned as invisible bridges of kindness, connecti
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Mustafa Cem İnci

Yamak Ahmet is a Turkish television drama series that began airing on TRT 1 in 2011. It ran for two seasons between 2011 and 2012, with episodes approximately one hour in length. The series is produced in TĂŒrkiye, with filming taking place in the Safranbolu district of KarabĂŒk. It is rated for viewers aged 13 and above.Plot and ContentThe series centers on the social and cultural life during the month of Ramadan in the Ottoman period. The narrative presents snapshots of daily life both within th
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Nursena GĂŒller

Fasting means abstaining from food and drink with the intention of worship from the break of dawn until sunset. In many parts of the world, people of various faiths observe fasting at specific times according to their beliefs. You may have seen people around you waking up for sahur during the month of Ramadan or eagerly waiting for the time of iftar.What Is Fasting and How Is It Observed?In Islam, fasting lasts from the pre-dawn time known as imsak until sunset. Those who fast do not eat or drin
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Eid al-Adha is one of the two major religious holidays in Islam, celebrated alongside Eid al-Fitr. The Arabic word âÊżĂźdâ means âreturnâ or ârecurring,â while âadhĂąâ is a ritual term denoting âsacrifice.â The Turkish word âbayram,â meaning a day of joy and celebration, derives its origin from Persian. Since the second year of the Hijra, Eid al-Adha has been observed by Muslim communities as a special period marked by both religious and socio-cultural functions. The act of sacrifice, intended to d
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Onur Ăolak

The Helesa tradition is a traditional practice observed on the fifteenth night of Ramadan in the Gerze district of Sinop province, TĂŒrkiye, which fosters social solidarity and preserves cultural values. Known locally as âHeyamolaâ or simply âHelesa,â this event is an important element of folk culture passed down from generation to generation in Sinop and its surroundings.Origin and MeaningAccording to legend, the Helesa tradition originates from an incident in which sailors in the Black Sea were
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Zeynep Ćule Bingöl

Old Istanbul Ramadans (Eski İstanbul Ramazanları) is a work of a memoiristic and social-historical nature, authored by Halit Fahri Ozansoy (1891-1971), one of the prominent poets and writers of the Fecr-i ĂtĂź and BeĆ Hececiler (The Five Syllabists) periods. Published by DergĂąh Publications as part of its "Anatolia Library" series, the book conveys in detail the Ramadan atmosphere, traditions, and social life of Istanbul in the final periods of the Ottoman Empire and the early years of the Republ
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Muhammed Samed Acar
UrUrfa kĂŒlĂŒnçesi is a traditional baked product of the Ćanlıurfa province located in TĂŒrkiyeâs Southeastern Anatolia Region. This product was officially registered in 2017 by the Turkish Patent and Trademark Office with a âgeographical indicationâ status, granting it protection based on its regional production method, ingredients, and cultural use. Urfa kĂŒlĂŒnçesi is produced in both sweet and savory versions. It holds a prominent place in local traditions, especially on suhoor tables during Ramada
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Ćule Bozkurt

Prof. Dr. Nihat HatipoÄlu (11 May 1955, Diyarbakır â still alive) is an academic, professor of theology, television program host and author. He has held various positions at the Directorate of Religious Affairs and has conducted research on the accurate transmission of Islamic teachings in the Islamic world. Additionally, through his television programs and published books, he has reached a wide audience and contributed significantly to religious education and preaching.Early Life and EducationN
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SĂŒmeyra Uzun