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...
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...
Halide Edib (1884-1964) is one of those figures whose life runs through the end of the Ottoman Empire to the first years of the Turkish republic.She was a writer, warrior and politician who fell out with Atatürk and spent the years 1925-1936 in exile abroad, mostly in England.Halide Edib’s father wa...
For some, camping can seem like a daunting experience, but it can also be a lot of fun and help build confidence. That was the case for some British Turkish families from North London.Over the bank holiday weekend, the Turkish Women’s Philanthropic Association (TWPA) organised a camping trip for a g...
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...
Calling all academics, students, Muslim leaders and activists interested in Muslim politics. As part of its Islamic Courses series, Birkbeck University of London is hosting a two-day academic conference at the beginning of March to examine how Muslim power has fared following the collapse of the Ott...
All around us people of all ages are being diagnosed with cancer and for those in the prime of their lives, it can be really difficult to process both emotionally and physically. For many, dealing with cancer can initially also be a lonely journey, which has prompted one British Turkish Cypriot batt...
Whether for reasons of spirituality or as release from the everyday stresses of life, the practice of Sufi whirling continues to grow in appeal – and not just among Muslims.This devotional dance is an integral part of Sufism – an inclusive, mystical Islamic belief and practice where adherents seek t...
