Seven whirling dervishes from Konya will take to the stage at London’s Sadler’s Wells Theatre on Monday 23 November for Rhythms of the Divine, an evening of live Turkish Sufi music and the Mevlevi Sema Ceremony. The 22-member Konya Metropolitan Municipality Turkish Sufi Music and Sema Ensemble...
It is a grossly overlooked fact that Europe has a deep and lengthy Islamic history, one that stretches as far back as the seventh century and to the companions of the Prophet Muhammad known as the sahaba (sahabe in Turkish). And according to East London-based travel writer, historian, and autho...
A medieval Anatolian poet and an Azerbaijani philanthropist provide the starting points for an evening exploring ideas, identity and cultural connections at Yunus Emre Institute London on Tuesday 13 October.The free event, From Yunus Emre to Zeynalabdin Taghiyev, brings together scholars and cultura...
The aroma of freshly brewed coffee, a little foam on top, and a conversation that lasts rather longer than the drink itself: few pleasures are as familiar as a cup of Turkish coffee. For many households across Türkiye, North Cyprus and the Turkish diaspora, that ritual comes with an equal...
A festival promising everything from yoga and wild swimming to live music, inspiring talks, cookery demonstrations and creative workshops is heading to Cambridgeshire for the first time this September.The Big Retreat Cambridgeshire takes place at Abbots Ripton Estate from Friday 11 to Sunday 13 Sept...
The centuries-old spiritual practice of Sufi whirling will be at the heart of an immersive overnight experience taking place at one of Britain’s most historic Turkish mosques next month.The Alchemical Night, at Masjid Ramadan – better known as Shacklewell Lane Mosque – in East London on Saturday 12...
The popularity of cycling continues to grow across London, with over 1.2 million rides made every single day, according to Transport for London. However, for some, taking to the capital’s roads can be a daunting prospect.On the last Sunday of April, Cycling Champion Gönül Ekmekçi Tekin and friends a...
Whether you're a beginner looking to learn the fundamentals of Turkish or a seasoned speaker seeking advanced proficiency, the School of Turkish offers online courses tailored to all levels.The UK-based school’s innovative curriculum ensures a comprehensive learning experience for pupils of all ages...
New York University will be presenting a talk that will explore the historical journey of Dersim (now called Tunceli), a mountainous region in eastern Anatolia with a predominantly Kizilbash Kurdish population, as it transitioned from the Ottoman Empire to the modern Turkish state.The talk will be b...
April will see the UK’s first ever Turkish Fashion and Arts Festival, where designers of Turkish descent and those incorporating Turkish elements into their collections will showcase their diverse creations on the runway at this one day event.The shows will take place at The Engine Room in Tottenham...
