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Turkish supporters flooded Taksim Square waving flags and celebrating after the national team qualified for the 2026 FIFA World Cup by defeating Kosovo 1-0 in the European Qualifiers play-off final on April 1. The victory secured Türkiye's place in the global tournament.Iran carried out at least 5,471 missile and drone attacks targeting US bases and critical sites in seven Arab countries since Feb. 28, according to compiled official data. The UAE was the most impacted, intercepting 414 ballistic missiles, 15 cruise missiles and 1,914 drones.President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan declared Friday that the post-World War II international system faces a "deep legitimacy crisis across nearly all domains," calling for renewed efforts to end tragedies and restore peace. Speaking at the Stratcom Summit in Istanbul, Erdoğan said Türkiye will maintain its principled, peace-centric stance focused on humanitarian values and justice.A foreign-flagged, Turkish-operated crude oil tanker was targeted in a drone attack in the Black Sea near Istanbul on Thursday, Transport Minister Abdulkadir Uraloglu said, adding that no casualties were reported among the 27 Turkish crew members. The engine room was the apparent target.Israel signalled that its military campaign against Iran and Hezbollah will continue for weeks, with thousands of targets still ahead. Officials say over 10,000 munitions have already been used, as the conflict escalates across multiple fronts. The developments come amid regional instability affecting Lebanon and the wider Middle East.

Turkish supporters flooded Taksim Square waving flags and celebrating after the national team qualified for the 2026 FIFA World Cup by defeating Kosovo 1-0 in the European Qualifiers play-off final on April 1. The victory secured Türkiye's place in the global tournament.Iran carried out at least 5,471 missile and drone attacks targeting US bases and critical sites in seven Arab countries since Feb. 28, according to compiled official data. The UAE was the most impacted, intercepting 414 ballistic missiles, 15 cruise missiles and 1,914 drones.President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan declared Friday that the post-World War II international system faces a "deep legitimacy crisis across nearly all domains," calling for renewed efforts to end tragedies and restore peace. Speaking at the Stratcom Summit in Istanbul, Erdoğan said Türkiye will maintain its principled, peace-centric stance focused on humanitarian values and justice.A foreign-flagged, Turkish-operated crude oil tanker was targeted in a drone attack in the Black Sea near Istanbul on Thursday, Transport Minister Abdulkadir Uraloglu said, adding that no casualties were reported among the 27 Turkish crew members. The engine room was the apparent target.Israel signalled that its military campaign against Iran and Hezbollah will continue for weeks, with thousands of targets still ahead. Officials say over 10,000 munitions have already been used, as the conflict escalates across multiple fronts. The developments come amid regional instability affecting Lebanon and the wider Middle East.

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When is Ramadan 2026 in Türkiye? Official Dates for Fasting and Eid According to Diyanet

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14:30, 20/01/2026, Tuesday

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When is Ramadan 2026 in Türkiye? Official Dates for Fasting and Eid According to Diyanet

Based on the calendar prepared by the Presidency of Religious Affairs (Diyanet) of Türkiye, the holy month of Ramadan in 2026 is expected to begin on Monday, February 16, 2026, and end on Tuesday, March 17, 2026. Ramadan Bayram (Eid al-Fitr) will then start on Wednesday, March 18, 2026.

In Türkiye, Ramadan 2026 will begin on Monday, February 16 and end on Tuesday, March 17, 2026. Eid al-Fitr will be celebrated from Wednesday, March 18. Here are all the key dates based on the official religious calendar.

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According to the official religious calendar published by the Presidency of Religious Affairs of Türkiye (Diyanet), Ramadan in Türkiye for the year 2026 will start on Monday, February 16, 2026, and end on Tuesday, March 17, 2026.

Key Dates for Türkiye:

-First Suhoor and Tarawih: Sunday, February 15, 2026 (Night/Evening)

-First Fast: Monday, February 16, 2026

-Laylat al-Qadr (Night of Decree): Friday night, March 13, 2026

-Eve of Eid al-Fitr: Tuesday, March 17, 2026

-First Day of Eid al-Fitr (Ramadan Bayramı): Wednesday, March 18, 2026

Official Holiday Period in Türkiye:

The public holiday for Eid al-Fitr in Türkiye will span three full days, from Wednesday, March 18, to Friday, March 20, 2026. The eve of the holiday (March 17) is typically a half-day holiday for public institutions.

Important Note for Türkiye:

In Islam, the beginning of the lunar month is determined by the sighting of the crescent moon (hilal). The dates provided above are based on the astronomical calculations of the Turkish Diyanet. The final confirmation of the start date will be announced by the Diyanet following the moon sighting. This calendar is the primary reference for Muslims in Türkiye.

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