CULTURE & HERITAGE

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Sakirin Mosque: The first modern mosque designed by a woman
In the heart of Istanbul’s Uskudar stands the Sakirin Mosque, widely regarded as the first modern mosque designed by a woman.
Sakirin Mosque: The first modern mosque designed by a woman
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UNESCO raises concern over damage to Iran's heritage sites amid war, urges protection
UNESCO statement comes as US President Trump issued threats against Iran, saying Washington could strike targets that would make it “virtually impossible for Iran to ever be built back as a nation.”
UNESCO raises concern over damage to Iran's heritage sites amid war, urges protection
Zeynep Fadillioglu: The woman who reimagined modern mosque design
What began as a rediscovery of her own heritage became the cornerstone of Zeynep Fadillioglu’s design philosophy, merging centuries of Turkish art and craftsmanship with modern interiors.
Zeynep Fadillioglu: The woman who reimagined modern mosque design
In pictures: UNESCO‑listed Golestan Palace in Tehran damaged in US‑Israeli strikes
One of Iran’s most treasured cultural landmarks, the UNESCO World Heritage site Golestan Palace sustained damage from Israeli-US attacks on Tehran, Anadolu footage shows.
In pictures: UNESCO‑listed Golestan Palace in Tehran damaged in US‑Israeli strikes
East India Company: The curtain falls on British firm that once ruled India with a private army
Revived as a luxury goods brand in 2010, the modern version of the old trading behemoth has sought protection under insolvency laws, citing mounting debts.
East India Company: The curtain falls on British firm that once ruled India with a private army
How Ottoman culinary traditions continue to shape Ramadan meals across South Asia
From the bakeries of Istanbul to the streets of Lahore, the rising of dough and the simmering of milk trace a living continuum of faith, migration, and empire – proving that food is never just sustenance, it is a bridge between cultures.
How Ottoman culinary traditions continue to shape Ramadan meals across South Asia