Presidency of Religious Affairs

Islamic religious calendar 2026-2027

8 clusters · 10 sources · last updated about 15 hours ago

Latest: Ramadan 2027 expected to begin on February 8 based on astronomical estimates

Astronomical calculations suggest that Ramadan 2027 is expected to begin on February 8, 2027, based on a lunar conjunction occurring on February 6. While these estimates serve as a guide, the official start in countries

Turkish municipal elderly support initiatives

6 clusters · 10 sources · last updated about 18 hours ago

Latest: Konya Metropolitan Municipality sends third group for Vefa Umre Project

Municipalities in Turkey have introduced initiatives to support and honor elderly citizens. In Van, the ‘Tecrübe-i Hayat’ program focuses on gathering residents aged 60 and over to record personal memories and life exper

Safi Arpaguş religious diplomacy and outreach

2 clusters · 5 sources · last updated 3 days ago

Latest: Safi Arpaguş meets with theology students in Northern Cyprus

Safi Arpaguş, President of Turkey’s Presidency of Religious Affairs, has engaged in efforts to promote religious solidarity and education across Turkic regions. In Baku, Azerbaijan, Arpaguş addressed the 7th Meeting of

Gaza conflict humanitarian and religious responses

2 clusters · 7 sources · last updated 3 days ago

Latest: Presidency of Religious Affairs issues sermon on Gaza

Religious and humanitarian leaders have issued calls for peace and moral action regarding the ongoing conflict in the Gaza Strip. After three years of war, figures such as Father Gabriel Romanelli have highlighted the hu

Egypt moves Armed Forces Day holiday to October 8, 2026

5 clusters · 6 sources · last updated 4 days ago

Latest: Egypt announces October 8 paid holiday for public and private sectors

Egypt has officially rescheduled the Armed Forces Day and October Victory holiday. Originally set for Tuesday, October 6, 2026, Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly announced that the holiday would be observed on Thursday, Oc

Turkish presidential administrative appointments

4 clusters · 80 sources · last updated 13 days ago

Latest: Turkey announces high-level appointments for YÖK and Cyber Security Presidency

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan has issued several series of high-level appointment and dismissal decrees via the Official Gazette, affecting various sectors of Turkish public administration. Initial decrees focused on di

Turkish government audit reports

2 clusters · 14 sources · last updated 14 days ago

Latest: Turkey education updates: school holidays, safety, and teacher administration

The Turkish Court of Accounts (Sayıştay) has released several audit reports regarding various government entities for the 2025 fiscal year. An audit of the Social Assistance and Solidarity Promotion Fund revealed a surp

Turkish Presidency of Religious Affairs Friday sermons

2 clusters · 10 sources · last updated 17 days ago

Latest: Presidency of Religious Affairs issues Friday sermon on preaching responsibility

The Presidency of Religious Affairs (Diyanet) has issued consecutive Friday sermons focusing on different aspects of religious and social duty. The first sermon, released for September 11, 2026, centers on ‘Education an

Ramadan 2027 scheduling

3 clusters · 6 sources · last updated 21 days ago

Latest: Muhammadiyah sets Ramadan 1448 H for February 8, 2027

Initial astronomical calculations projected that Ramadan for the Hijri year 1448 would begin on Monday, February 8, 2027, with Eid al-Fitr anticipated for Wednesday, March 10, 2027. Subsequently, the Presidency of Relig

Turkey 2026 fiscal, debt, FX & external deficits

20 clusters · 73 sources · last updated 27 days ago

Latest: Turkey central government budget records August surplus

In May 2026, the Treasury raised about 13.4 bn lira through domestic bond auctions and sold roughly $14 bn of U.S. Treasury holdings to shore up the lira. An internal borrowing programme for June–August was announced, ta