Ambassador: Peace agreement between Azerbaijan and Armenia should be signed as soon as possible
The Turkish ambassador to Baku confirmed that the sooner the Armenian-Azerbaijani peace agreement is signed, the better it will be for all parties.
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Muslims around the world celebrating Eid al-Adha
Muslims around the world are celebrating today Eid al-Adha, also known as the Feast of the Sacrifice, one of Islam's two major holydays. The spiritual leader of Russian Muslims, the Chair of Russia’s Muslim Spiritual …
Kazakhstan celebrates People’s Unity Day
Kazakhstan celebrates the People’s Unity Day today, on May 1. President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev congratulated the people of Kazakhstan on the …
Kazakhstan cancels military parade on May 9
The Ministry of Defense of Kazakhstan said that the military parade dedicated to Defender of the Fatherland Day on May 7 and Victory Day on May 9 would not be held due to cost savings. According to the Kazakh Defense Ministry, …
Blue Mosque reopens in Istanbul after 5-year restoration
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan reopened Istanbul's iconic Blue Mosque, the first day of the Muslim holiday of Ramadan Bayram, also known as Eid al-Fitr, following a restoration effort that began 5 years ago. Attending the …
Tokayev congratulates Raisi on upcoming Eid al-Fitr
Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev and Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi have discussed the state and prospects of developing bilateral relations by phone, the Kazakh president's press service said. "The sides noted broad …
Israel bans non-Muslims from Temple Mount during Ramadan
Israel halted visits by Jews and tourists to a Jerusalem holy site, Temple Mount, until the end of the holy Muslim month of Ramadan, expected around April 20. Following a meeting with senior defence establishment officials, Israeli …
Tokayev congratulates Kazakh people on Nauryz holiday
Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev congratulated Kazakh people on Nauryz (Novruz) holiday. "Nauryz symbolizes renewal and rebirth, prosperity, and unity. This time of the year the days and nights are equal in length, and nature …
Happy Nowruz 2023: spring is here
Nowruz is celebrated worldwide today by the Turkic peoples and many Muslim countries as the beginning of the New Year. Nowruz is a holiday of spring, which marks the beginning of a new year according to the astronomical solar calendar. …
More than 25 died in Iran during Nowruz celebrations
Twenty seven people were killed and more than 4,000 injured during celebrations for Iran's traditional fire festival ahead of the Persian New Year, state media reported. The fire festival, called Chaharshanbe Suri in Farsi, is …
International Women's Day celebrated around the world on March 8
International Women’s Day is observed on March 8 in Russia and many other countries around the world. The idea of establishing an annual International Woman's Day belongs to German socialist activist Clara Zetkin. In …
What is Holi and how to celebrate?
Holi, the Hindu festival of colour, is now celebrated around the world, marked by raucous parties where people throw and smear coloured powder on each other. The festival, the celebrations for which will begin on March 8 in many parts of India, signifies the arrival of spring and, for many Hindus, the triumph of good over evil.
Türkiye marks 99th anniversary of Republic
Türkiye is set to host a series of nationwide events on Saturday to mark Republic Day, 99 years since the country adopted a new regime which stands strong despite challenges Türkiye marks Republic Day, the day the country …
Kazakhstan celebrating Republic Day
Today, on October 25, Kazakhstan is celebrating Republic Day for the first time as a national holiday. In September, Kazakhstan officially changed its Republic Day, moving it from Dec. 16 to Oct. 25, with the previous day honoring …
Kazakhstan celebrates Constitution Day
The outcome of the constitutional referendum which took place in Kazakhstan in June proved the unity of the people of the republic, President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev said in his congratulations with the Constitution Day. "This year, …
Turkey celebrates Battle of Dumlupinar Victory Day
Turkey is celebrating today the 100th anniversary of Victory Day, the day the Turks won the Battle of Dumlupinar. The holiday commemorates the decisive victory in the Battle of Dumlupınar, the last battle in the …
Iranian embassy congratulates Azerbaijani army
The Iranian Embassy in Azerbaijan congratulated the Azerbaijani command and army on the Day of the Armed Forces of Azerbaijan, The Iranian Embassy in Azerbaijan said on its Twitter page, Trend reports. "The Iranian …
Tokayev congratulates Kazakhstan on Victory Day
Kazakhstan President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has sent out a national congratulations. "Dear compatriots! I sincerely congratulate you on Victory Day! May 9 is a special day in the history of our country. It is a day of kneeling …
Muslims celebrating Eid al-Fitr
Muslims around the world are celebrating the three-day Eid al-Fitr festival, which marks the end of the fasting month of Ramadan. Eid al-Fitr, or “the festival of breaking the fast”, begins with the first sighting …
Georgian PM congratulates Jews on Passover holiday
The Prime Minister of Georgia Irakli Garibashvili wished a happy Passover to the Jewish people on Friday, noting the “precious” friendship between the two nations and their communities. In his congratulatory message for the …
