Turkey

The United Nations has expressed concern after the Turkish parliament passed a law that could lead to the imprisonment of journalists or social media users for a maximum of three years for spreading “fake news”. The UN Human Rights Office…

On Friday, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan announced a new initiative for the country’s Shia Alawite community, and said that Turkey would establish a “presidency of Alawite culture and places of worship.” This came during his attendance at the opening…

Istanbul’s seventh International Arabic Book Fair started on October 1st under the theme ‘An Unlimited World’, this year. It featured more than 250 publishers from 29 countries. The fair also held more than 100 conferences, panels, literacy meetings, book signings,…

Turkish citizens and Muslim communities are commemorating the mournful days of Ashura and the martyrdom anniversary of Imam Hussein, peace be upon him, through activities and events held by centers and mosques, in addition to the spread of black banners…

The book “Ghadir Khumm Event” was published in Turkish in Turkey by the Ahlulbayt, peace be upon them, World Assembly. The book is a brief account on the historical event of Ghadir Khumm, and an analysis of the words of…

The Turkish newspaper, “Kapadokya Haber” published a detailed report in which it dealt with one of the most prominent religious monuments in the country, which was built to commemorate the eternal battle of Karbala. In its report, the newspaper said,…

The Turkish capital, Istanbul, witnessed the opening of the new Lady Zainab Mosque, which includes religious and social services and can accommodate 10,000 worshippers. The blessed mosque, whose exterior design was inspired by the mausoleum of Lady Zainab Holy Shrine…

The book “Al-Taf Event” was published in Turkish by the AhlulBayt World Assembly in Turkey. The book is written by Abu Mekhnaf Lot bin Yahya Al-Azdi and presents a detailed report from the beginning of Imam Hussain’s movement in Medina…

Turkey has appointed the country’s first public prosecutor, becoming the first veiled woman to hold this position at the state level. The Council of Judges and Prosecutors of Turkey issued a decision appointing Tuba Ersuz Enver, as the public prosecutor…

A wave of anger swept social networking sites in Turkey and the Arab countries, after the circulation of a video clip of a number of school students insulting the Holy Quran. The clip, which was said to have been filmed…