Türkiye’s vast Istanbul Airport was named “Airport of the Year” and received Air Transport Awards for 2024, clinching the title for the fourth consecutive time, the airport operator IGA announced […]
Will Smith reads Quran ‘cover to cover’ during Ramadan
Los Angeles premiere of ‘Gemini Man’ held at the TCL Chinese Theatre in Hollywood, Oct.6, 2019. (Shutterstock File Photo) Hollywood movie star Will Smith said he read the Muslim holy […]
Ramadan tradition: 3,350 drummers to wake Istanbul for sahur
The longstanding practice of drumming to wake people before sahur during Muslims’ holy month of Ramadan will once again live throughout Istanbul, as at least 3,350 drummers will take to […]
Türkiye-run Tokyo Mosque draws Japanese crowd for Ramadan iftars
Tokyo Mosque, affiliated with the Turkish Presidency of Religious Affairs (Diyanet), brings together Muslims and non-Muslim Japanese people for iftars during Ramadan. The non-Muslim Japanese, who participate in the cultural […]
Ramadan visitors can now see Prophet Muhammad’s cloak
Hırka-i Şerif,” one of the sacred relics gifted by the Prophet Muhammad to Uwais al-Qarni, a Muslim from South Arabia who lived during the prophet’s lifetime, will open its doors […]
Istanbul’s Galata Tower temporarily closed for restoration work
The Galata Tower will be closed to visitors for one month starting today due to reinforcement against earthquakes and exterior facade repair works. Last November, the 8th floor of the […]
Istanbul construction pit mistaken as lake on Google, Apple, Yandex maps
An accumulation of water in the foundation of a construction site in the Kadıköy district of Istanbul has falsely been identified as a lake on digital maps such as Google, Apple […]
Fenerbahçe aim for Conference League quarters by vanquishing Union SG
Flying high on confidence, Süper Lig juggernauts Fenerbahçe will host Belgian side Union Saint-Gilloise on Thursday in the second leg of the UEFA Europa Conference League round of 16, following […]
Istanbul Kart Your Gateway to Istanbul’s Heart
The Istanbulkart is a contactless smart card used for public transportation in Istanbul. It is your ticket to ride on various modes of transit, including buses, trams, ferries, the metro, […]
Turkey lifts visa requirement for six countries
A Dec. 22 presidential decree lifted Turkey’s visa requirement for United States, Bahrain, United Arab Emirates, Canada, Saudi Arabia, and Oman nationals. Tourists from these countries can spend 90 of […]