In Turkiye and Turkish culture, we have a tradition of countryside people spending summertime on mountains which is called YAYLA with their cows and sheep etc. Usually, these tablelands are on high …
Why Islamic Cults don’t like Ataturk?
In recent years, there are numerous insults, attacks on Ataturk in Turkey and surprisingly outside. People have no knowledge of Turkish history, very limited knowledge of Islamic religion, they …
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Herbs as Alternative Medicine
There are thousands of herbs and spices from all corners of the world. Every one of them has a different usage and goodness in it. The real secret is to know which one to use when and how to combine …
TRNC (Turkish Republic of North Cyprus) – Meds best kept secret
Turkish North Cyprus is one the best-kept secrets of the Mediterranean. It has the best local weather, food, people and a wonderfully relaxed atmosphere. Although culturally in many ways it is part of …
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The Art of John Kingerlee
I met John (Mu'adh) and his wife Mo (Iman) during a recent visit to Ireland when we were thrilled to be guest in their home. Some mutual friends from the Norwich Muslim community had introduced them …
Hala Sultan (Umm Harâm bint Milhân) Tekke (Mosque) and Shrine
Cyprus has been ruled and visited by many people throughout history including the Persians, Romans, Venetians, Lusignans, Ancient Greeks, Ottomans and more recently the British - who leased Cyprus …
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A visit to The Grand Bazaar in Istanbul
Istanbul is a timeless city; a bridge between east and west and world class cultural and historical centre. Whenever I visit Turkiye I make sure to include time in Istanbul to see friends and family. …
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Trabzon, The Beautiful City of North East Turkiye.
I try to visit my home town Trabzon as often as possible. In my last visit (end of May, beginning of June) it was cross between spring to summer time. The most beautiful time for countryside, …
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