Kıbrıs ( kktc) Kuzey Kıbrıs Kıbrıs Türk Cumhuriyetinin 35. Kurtuluş yıldönümü kutlu olsun.

Kıbrıs Türk’ünün varlığını ve kimliğini korumak için bütün imkansızlıklara, zorluklara rağmen Kurtuluş Savaşı ruhuyla zulme ve enosise direnen ve bu yolda ölümsüzleşen bütün şehitlerimizi minnet ve rahmetle anıyorum.
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We remember all martys with respect and gratitude who gave their lives to preserve the existence and the identity of Turkish Cypriots, as the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus commemorates “Struggle and Martyrs Week.”

Crescent Moon Graces Istanbul’s Sky, Captured Alongside Sultanahmet Mosque

Istanbul, Turkey – In a breathtaking moment that epitomizes the city’s timeless beauty, a crescent moon was captured shining in the sky above Istanbul, forming a stunning backdrop to the historic Sultanahmet Mosque. The delicate sliver of moonlight seemed to hover directly over the mosque, enhancing the elegance of its minarets and domes. This serene scene, blending natural beauty with architectural grandeur, reflects the rich cultural and spiritual heritage of Istanbul.

The image of the crescent moon, a symbol deeply intertwined with Turkish identity and Islamic tradition, alongside one of the most iconic mosques in the world, has captivated the hearts of locals and visitors alike. This fleeting yet powerful visual encapsulates the essence of Istanbul, a city where the past and present coexist in perfect harmony.

Photo by: Hakan Sarı
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In just over two months, Israel has wreaked more destruction in and upon Palestine’s Gaza than Russian attacks on Ukraine’s Mariupol or, proportionally, the Allied bombing of Germany in World War II.

In deliberately targeting civilian infrastructure, Israel has, since October 7, entirely or partially destroyed — among other sites and buildings — places of worship, cemeteries, libraries, universities and schools in an attempt to erase everything related to Palestinian culture and identity in Gaza and render the territory uninhabitable for its residents.

Israel’s war on the enclave has destroyed over two-thirds of all structures in northern Gaza and a quarter of the buildings in the southern area of Khan Younis, according to an analysis of Copernicus Sentinel-1 satellite data.

Since the start of its large-scale attacks, Israel has dropped 53,000 tons of explosives on Gaza.

The Israeli attacks have reduced 192 mosques to rubble in the besieged enclave as of December 11, according to Israeli media. Israel’s ground offensive in northern Gaza has also razed at least six cemeteries, according to The New York Times.

Israeli strikes have also destroyed the “Central Archives” in Gaza, which contained thousands of historical documents dating back more than 150 years. Gaza’s largest library, housing a myriad of historical documents and books, was also unable to escape the Israeli war machine.

Here’s a look at just some of the destruction of civilian architecture.

The Arbëreshë, also known as Albanians of Italy, are an Albanian ethnolinguistic group in Southern Italy, mostly concentrated in scattered villages in the region of Calabria and, to a lesser extent, in the regions of Abruzzo, Apulia, Basilicata, Campania, Molise and Sicily.

They are the descendants of Albanian refugees who fled Albania, and later some from Morea between the 14th and the 18th centuries following the Ottoman conquest of the Balkans.

Nowadays, most of the fifty Arbëreshë communities are adherents to the Italo-Albanian Church, an Eastern Catholic Church.

The Arbëreshë speak Arbëresh, a Tosk Albanian variety involving code-mixing with regional Romance languages of Italy. It is of particular interest to students of the modern Albanian language as it retains speech sounds, morphosyntactic and vocabulary elements of the language spoken in pre-Ottoman Albania. In Italy, the Albanian language (and not specifically Arbëresh) is protected by law number 482/99, concerning the protection of the historic linguistic minorities.

It is estimated that there are about 100,000 Italo-Albanians (400,000 if including those outside of Italy); they constitute one of the oldest and largest minorities in Italy. Being Italian and Arbëreshë are both central to Italo-Albanians' identity.

Among the Arbëreshë the memory of Skanderbeg and his exploits was maintained and survived through songs

The Arbëreshë cuisine is a mix of Albanian cuisine with Sicilian, Calabrian, and Lucanian influences. Traditional dishes include: Strangujët, Kanojët and Bukë

Arbëreshë people in their traditional clothes

We stand with women around the globe fighting to end child marriage, sexual assault, and gender-based violence.

We stand with women harassed and persecuted for their sexual orientation and gender identity.

We stand with women whose land was taken from them. #IWD23

"The Byzantines tried their best to bribe Seljuk Turks or convince them to convert to Christian Faith but that conversion never came about. The Orthodox Sunni Islam, embraced by the Seljuk Turks in the 10th century, bonded all those Turks together and it was all important, it was the cement to Turkish identity and there is still a close identification of Orthodox Sunni Islam with the overall Turkish identity today. So it's a very very powerful bond that has survived for over a thousand years under Seljuk and Ottoman rule. This bond proved far stronger than the materialism, culturalism, images of imperial grandeur, and the exchanges with Byzantines. So, the Turks largely remain ever loyal to Orthodox Sunni Islam even today"

~Professor Kenneth W Harl (Phd historian from Yale university USA ). Taken from Lecture 15 titled "Sunni Islam and Ottoman Civilization".

#Sunni #turkiye #turkey #Turkish #byzantine
#osmanbey #sejuk #christian #christianity
#islamic #islam #identity #cultural #bond
#yale #usa #history #historylovers #historical

AFET ÇANTASINDA NELER OLMALI?

AFAD'ın sitesinde yer alan Afet ve Acil Durum Çantası'nın içerisinde neler olması gerektiği ise başlıklar halinde şu şekilde sıralanıyor:

Afet ve Acil Durum Çantasının İçerisinde Neler Olmalı?

*Gıda

>> Yüksek kalorili, vitamin ve karbonhidrat içeren, su kaybını önleyen ve dayanıklı (çabuk bozulmayan) gıdalar (Konserve, kuru meyveler, tahin–pekmez, meyve suyu, vb.).

*Önemli belge fotokopileri

>> Kimlik kartları (nüfus cüzdanı, ehliyet vb.)

>> Tapu, sigorta, ruhsat belgeleri

>> Zorunlu Deprem Poliçesi

>> Diplomalar

>> Pasaport, banka cüzdanı vb.

>> Diğer (evcil hayvan sağlık karnesi, vb.)

Giyecekler

>> İç çamaşırı

>> Çorap

>> Yağmurluk

>> İklime uygun giysiler

*Su

Her bir aile üyesi düşünülerek yeterli içme suyu alınmalı.

*Hijyen malzemeler

>> Sabun ve Dezenfektanlar

>> Diş fırçası ve macunu

>> Islak mendil

>> Tuvalet kâğıdı

>> Hijyenik ped

*Diğer malzemeler

>> İlk yardım çantası

>> Uyku tulumu veya battaniye

>> Çakı, düdük, küçük makas

>> Kâğıt, kalem

>> Pilli radyo, el feneri ve yedek piller (dayanıklı/uzun ömürlü pil seçilmeli)

WHAT SHOULD BE IN THE DISASTER BAG?

What should be in the Disaster and Emergency Bag on the website of AFAD is listed under the headings as follows:

What Should Be Inside the Disaster and Emergency Bag?

*Food

>> Foods that contain high calories, vitamins and carbohydrates, prevent water loss and are durable (not perishable) (Canned, dried fruits, tahini-molasses, fruit juice, etc.).

*Copy of important documents

>> Identity cards (ID card, driver's license, etc.)

>> Title deed, insurance, license documents

>> Mandatory Earthquake Policy

>> Diplomas

>> Passport, bank wallet etc.

>> Other (pet health card, etc.)

clothes

>> Underwear

>> Socks

>> Raincoat

>> Clothing suitable for the climate

*This

Adequate drinking water should be taken with each family member in mind.

*Hygiene materials

>> Soap and Disinfectants

>> Toothbrush and paste

>> Wet wipes

>> Toilet paper

>> sanitary pad

*Other materials

>> First aid kit

>> Sleeping bag or blanket

>> Pocket knife, whistle, small scissors

>> Paper, pencil

>> Battery-powered radio, flashlight and spare batteries (durable/long-life batteries should be selected)

It's World Hijab Day!

It was founded by Nazma Khan in 2013 to honor the women who choose to wear the hijab and to provide an opportunity for women of all backgrounds and faiths to understand the experience of wearing it.

It's a day to put aside our preconceptions and biases and to learn more about the experiences of those who choose to wear the hijab. The hijab is not just a piece of clothing, it's a symbol of self-expression, identity, and empowerment. It's important to remember that behind every hijab, there's a woman with her own unique story and experiences!

#Muslim #MVSLIM #WorldHijabDay #Hijab

Happy World Hijab Day!
The hijab is not just a piece of cloth; it is a symbol of faith and modesty. It is a way for Muslim women to express their religious beliefs and show their devotion to God. The hijab is an important symbol of Islamic identity and it plays a vital role in the lives of Muslim women.

Despite these positive aspects, wearing the hijab can come with challenges. Many women who choose to wear the hijab can face fear and uncertainty due to discrimination and the rise of Islamophobia. Today we want to acknowledge all the women and especially the mothers out there who continue to wear hijab despite the hate they receive. They are a role model for us all, and especially their children. To all the women who bravely chose to wear the hijab, we want to remind you that you are superheroes and we all look up to you

#hijabday #worldhijabday
#WorldHijabDay #worldhijabday2023

Happy World Hijab Day!
The hijab is not just a piece of cloth; it is a symbol of faith and modesty. It is a way for Muslim women to express their religious beliefs and show their devotion to God. The hijab is an important symbol of Islamic identity and it plays a vital role in the lives of Muslim women.

Despite these positive aspects, wearing the hijab can come with challenges. Many women who choose to wear the hijab can face fear and uncertainty due to discrimination and the rise of Islamophobia. Today we want to acknowledge all the women and especially the mothers out there who continue to wear hijab despite the hate they receive. They are a role model for us all, and especially their children. To all the women who bravely chose to wear the hijab, we want to remind you that you are superheroes and we all look up to you

#hijabday #worldhijabday