TEHRAN, Iran (MNTV) – Nowruz, the ancient festival marking the arrival of spring and the Persian New Year, is being celebrated by more than 300 million people across the globe. Observed in countries such as Iran, Afghanistan, Azerbaijan, India, Kyrgyzstan, Pakistan, Türkiye, and Uzbekistan, Nowruz—meaning “new day” in Persian—symbolizes renew...
KUZKÖY, Türkiye (MNTV) – For the past 18 years, Ayşe Alkan, a 53-year-old mother of three from Kuzköy, a village in the Çeltikçi district of Burdur, southwestern Türkiye, has been fulfilling her childhood dream of becoming a Ramadan drummer. Every night during the holy month, Alkan roams the streets of her village, waking residents for [&hell...
ISTANBUL, Türkiye (MNTV) – Türkiye has inaugurated a special exhibition and conference titled “Ramadan and Ramazaniyyahs” at the Süleymaniye Manuscripts Library in Istanbul. The event, managed by Türkiye Manuscripts Institution (TYEKB), highlighted the historical and literary significance of Ramadan, featured rare manuscripts and ...
KINSHASA, Democratic Republic of Congo (MNTV)- At the time of social injustices and curbs on speech, Congolese women have resorted to slam poetry to speak up against societal injustices. ”I chose slam because for me, slam is about more than words. For me and for all the other people who do slam, maybe. Slam is […]
NYON, Switzerland (MNTV) – One of Europe’s most celebrated music events, the Paléo Festival in Switzerland, will put the spotlight on the diverse and vibrant musical traditions of North Africa at its Village du Monde stage. The festival, scheduled to take place from July 22 to 27, 2025, in the lakeside town of Nyon, will […]
RABAT, Morocco (MNTV) — In North Africa, along the shores of the Atlantic and the edges of the Sahara, a hauntingly poetic folk tradition has endured for centuries—despite social taboos. Aita, which translates to “a cry” or “lament” in Arabic, is more than just music; it is a form of sung poetry that weaves Morocco’s […]
RIYADH, Saudi Arabia (MNTV) — The promotion of the Arabic language took center stage at the London Book Fair, held from March 11 to 13, as the King Salman Global Academy for Arabic Language showcased its initiatives under the Saudi pavilion. The academy’s participation aimed to enhance the global presence of the Arabic language and […]...
ISFAHAN, Iran (MNTV) — A major cultural landmark in Iran, the Isfahan Contemporary Art Museum has reopened after a four-year renovation, marking its 30th anniversary with special exhibitions. Located in Isfahan, a historic city in central Iran known for its stunning Persian architecture and artistic heritage, the museum is housed in a 19th-cen...
RIYADH, Saudi Arabia (MNTV) – The historic Qalaa Mosque in Al-Hinakiyah, northeast of Madinah, is being restored as part of the second phase of the Prince Mohammed bin Salman Project for the Development of Historic Mosques. The initiative seeks to preserve the Kingdom’s Islamic heritage, emphasizing its significance as the land where the Qur’...
AKTAU, Kazakhstan (MNTV) – Azerbaijani fashion designer Gulnara Khalilova presented her acclaimed collection, “Magic Threads,” at the Samrúq Fashion Week in Aktau, Kazakhstan. The collection, featuring intricately handwoven accessories, including jewelry, necklaces, earrings, bracelets, and buttons, captivated audiences with its unique crafts...
