Türkiye marks 103rd Republic Day with official ceremonies and nationwide celebrations commemorating the founding of the Republic on October 29, 1923. Celebrations in Ankara began with President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and senior state officials visiting Anitkabir, the mausoleum of the Turkish Republic’s founder and first president Mustafa Kemal Ataturk, with streets, homes and public spaces adorned in red and white to commemorate the historic day.

SubhanAllah! ❤️ 👇 A Wedding That Brought Happiness to 100 Orphaned Children Asalamualaikum In Şanlıurfa, Türkiye, Muhammed and Fatma Çakmak chose a beautiful way to celebrate their wedding. According to Turkish news agency Anadolu Agency, the couple asked their guests to bring an orphaned child to the wedding instead of giving traditional jewelry gifts. With the support of guests and the İHH Humanitarian Relief Foundation’s Şanlıurfa branch, around 100 orphaned children attended the celebration. The couple said they were happy to share their special day with the children and hoped their decision would inspire other couples. ❤️ 📖 An Islamic reminder The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ said: “I and the person who looks after an orphan and provides for him, will be in Paradise like this,” and he held his index and middle fingers together. (Sahih al-Bukhari 6005) This hadith reminds us of the great virtue of caring for orphans. May Allah bless everyone who brings happiness to children and supports those in need. Ameen. 🤲 Disclaimer: The wedding details are based on reporting by Anadolu Agency. The hadith is cited separately as an authentic Islamic teaching. #SubhanAllah #IslamicReminder #OrphanCare #ActsOfKindness #IslamicStories Sources: (Anadolu Agency)

#InPhotos: Muslims worldwide celebrate Eid al-Fitr as Ramadan ends. The festival marks the conclusion of a month of fasting and devotion, bringing families and communities together in prayer, feasting, and joy. #EidAlFitr #RamadanEnds #EidCelebration #GlobalMuslims #IndiaTodayGlobal

🌿 Kına Gecesi (Henna Night) A traditional Turkish pre-wedding ceremony Kına Gecesi is a cherished Turkish tradition held before the wedding, dedicated to the bride, the women of her family, and her close female friends. It’s often compared to a bachelorette party — but with a much more traditional and emotional spirit. 💃 What happens during Kına Gecesi? • Takes place 1–2 days before the wedding, usually at the bride’s home or a specially chosen venue • The bride wears a red dress or a traditional bindallı, with a red veil • Women sing traditional songs and share heartfelt wishes with the bride • The most emotional moment: henna is placed on the bride’s palm, symbolizing happiness and prosperity in marriage — usually done by the groom’s mother or an elder woman • After the ritual, the night turns joyful with dancing, food, and celebration ✨ The meaning of Kına Gecesi: • The bride’s farewell to her family and preparation for a new life • Protection and good luck for marriage • Bringing together women from family and close friendships 🌍 This tradition exists not only in Turkey, but also in the Middle East, South Asia, and the Balkans, each with its own local touch. #KınaGecesi #HennaNight #TurkishCulture #WeddingTraditions #Tradition #Turkey #turquie #Turkei

Eid al Fitr celebrations continue across the world as Muslims come together in prayer, marking the first day of Eid in some countries on March 31. From mosques to open fields, communities unite in gratitude, joy, and reflection, embracing the spirit of Eid.

Hundreds of millions of Muslims around the world are celebrating Eid al Fitr to mark the end of the Muslim holy month of Ramadan. Despite some differences in how it’s marked, Eid is celebrated among all Muslims — and for many worshippers, the first day of Eid is a time of celebration, gathering and feasting. Here are some of the traditions upheld on Eid day.

Eid al Fitr marks the end of the month of Ramadan and is being celebrated by millions of Muslims worldwide. During Ramadan, Muslims fast from dawn until sunset, abstaining from food and drink during daylight hours After a month of fasting, Eid begins with early morning prayers and is followed by festive gatherings, charity events and shared meals. Lasting for three days, Eid is a time of joy, gratitude and community for Muslims. But this year’s celebrations, like last year’s, are marred by Israel’s genocidal war on Palestine’s Gaza since October 2023.

Happy independence Day to all our Pakistanis friends 🇵🇰 wishing you all day filled with pride & celebrations. Happy 77th Birthday to Pakistan 🇵🇰 May Pakistan shine with peace, prosperity and unity. Pakistan zindabad!!💚🇵🇰 #IndependenceDay #Pakistan Public photos used in post. 🇵🇰

Argentina won its 16th Copa America title on Sunday night at Florida’s Hard Rock Stadium, beating Colombia 1-0, with striker Lautaro Martinez scoring the winning goal in the 112th minute. In a match that started 1 hour and 22 minutes late because of security and crowd issues, Argentina won its third straight major title following the 2021 Copa America and 2022 World Cup. Tears preceded the celebrations, though, as Argentina captain Lionel Messi was injured in the 66th minute and spent the rest of the match on the bench, while winger Angel Di Maria had an emotional farewell in his last game for the national team. A night of joy for Argentina was a night of disappointment for Colombia, who had won their only title in the 2001 Copa America and were unbeaten in 28 matches leading up to Sunday’s final.

Millions of Muslims around the world unite to perform the Eid al Adha prayer on June 16, kicking off celebrations for one of the two most important holidays in the Islamic calendar.