Man cannot discover new oceans unless he dares to lose sight of the shore. Andre Gide
Jerusalem has attracted attention throughout history as one of the oldest and holiest cities in the world. With its rich history stretching from the birth of the Abrahamic religions to the present day, Jerusalem has become a center that affects the destiny of humanity. Jerusalem, a sacred center of Judaism, Christianity and Islam, has been …
Special days and holidays of world religions are an important part of people’s religious and cultural heritage. These special occasions often take the form of commemorating the lives of religious figures, celebrating beliefs, and commemorating joyful events. The holy day of each faith and the way it is celebrated is different from each other. The …
Fasting is a form of worship considered obligatory by Islam. However, other world religions have also adopted fasting. For example, in Christianity it is fasting during Holy Week, and in Judaism it is customary to fast on Yom Kippur. Also, fasting is practiced in Hinduism, Buddhism and some other religions and beliefs. Fasting has been …
Turks have lived in different geographies throughout their history and interacted with various cultures. As a result of these interactions, they accepted various religions. Most of the religions accepted by the Turks starting from their first religious beliefs are monotheistic and have a celestial nature. In addition, tolerance and giving God’s right to God and …
The Lotus Temple is a Baha’i house of worship located in the capital city of India, New Delhi. It is also the last of the seven Baha’i temples in the world. It is considered the Baha’i center of the Asian continent and has won numerous architectural awards. The temple was opened to the public in …