UNESCO designates World Turkic Language Family Day
UNESCO has designated December 15 as World Turkic Language Family Day for the promotion of a common language, culture and documentary heritage of Turkic-speaking states.
celebrations in the East
Ilham Aliyev congratulates Türkiye on Republic Day
President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev congratulated Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and the people of Türkiye on the occasion of the Republic Day of Türkiye.
Azerbaijan holds large scale charity event in Syria
Azerbaijan held a charity event in Syria on the occasion of the Eid Al-Adha, the Embassy of Azerbaijan in Syria reported.
Saudi Arabia declares first day of Eid Al Adha in 2025
Saudi Arabia announced that May 28 will mark the first day of Dhu Al Hijjah, as the crescent moon was sighted in the Kingdom on Tuesday evening.
Ilham Aliyev congratulates Azerbaijan's Orthodox Christian community on Easter
President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev has congratulated the Orthodox Christian community of Azerbaijan on the Easter holiday. "I sincerely congratulate you and the entire Christian community of Azerbaijan on the sacred …
Leaders of Türkiye and Uzbekistan discuss strengthening relations
President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev and President of Türkiye Recep Tayyip Erdogan exchanged warm congratulations on the occasion of the holy holiday of Ramadan during a telephone conversation on March 30, the press service of the …
Turkish President congratulates Ilham Aliyev and Azerbaijanis on Novruz
President of Türkiye Recep Tayyip Erdogan has sent a congratulatory letter to President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev. "On the occasion of Novruz, a holiday when nature is reborn, the earth awakens and hopes …
21 killed in Iran’s fire festival celebrations
At least 21 people have been killed and 6,419 injured in celebrations marking Iran’s “Chaharshanbe Suri” fire festival, authorities said. In Tehran, festivities began after iftar, the fast-breaking meal during the …
Baku celebrates 46th anniversary of Islamic Revolution
The Iranian Embassy in Azerbaijan hosted an official reception to mark the country's national holiday - the 46th anniversary …
Ilham Aliyev congratulates Iran on Victory of Islamic Revolution Day
President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev has sent a congratulatory letter to Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei on the occasion of Iran's national holiday - the Victory of the Islamic Revolution – I extend my …
Israel predicts date of Iran's next attack
The Jerusalem Post, citing sources, predicted the date of Iran's next attack. According to the Israeli newspaper, Iran plans to attack Israel on Tisha B’Av - a day of mourning, which begins on August 12 and ends on August …
Muharram 2024: what you need to know about sacred month
Muharram, also known as Muharram-ul-Haram, is the first month of the Hijri calendar and thus marks the beginning of the Islamic year. It is the only month which Allah's name has been attached to - the Prophet Muhammad referred …
Khamenei pardons, commutes sentences of thousands of inmates
Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei has agreed to pardon or commute the sentences of 2,654 inmates, including 30 foreign nationals and 53 convicted on security charges. The leader granted the clemency on the occasions of Eid al-Adha, …
Muslims around the world celebrate Day of Arafah
Muslims from around the world congregated today at Mount Arafat south of Makkah for the most important day of the Hajj - the day of Arafah. The ritual at Mount Arafat, known as the hill of mercy, is considered the peak of the …
Ankara reiterates ban on May Day rallies in Istanbul
Turkish Interior Minister Ali Yerlikaya has reiterated that Istanbul'sTaksim Square is not a suitable venue for May Day celebrations and demonstrations by workers and unions, reaffirming the previous decision to close …
Putin congratulates Jews on Passover
Russian President Vladimir Putin extended greetings to the Russian Jews on Passover - the Jewish holiday commemorating the Biblical story of …
Georgian PM congratulates Azerbaijani people celebrating Novruz
Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze congratulated citizens of the country celebrating Novruz Bayram in messages particularly highlighting the Azerbaijani communities. The message from the government head marked the annual …
Spring Festival - world celebrating Novruz 2024
Novruz is celebrated worldwide today by the Turkic peoples and many Muslim countries as the beginning of the New Year. Novruz is a holiday of spring, which marks the beginning of a new year according to the astronomical solar calendar. …
Over 4,300 injured, 26 killed during Iran’s ‘fire festival’ celebrations
At least 26 people died and over 4,300 were wounded in Chaharshanbe Suri festivities, the traditional “festival of fire” held in Iran, that culminated on …
Tokayev congratulates Kazakh people on beginning of Ramadan
Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev congratulated the people of Kazakhstan on the beginning of the month of Ramadan. "I …
