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The Story of Kandil The five holy evenings on the Muslim calendar are called Kandil, which means Candle. It is so called because all the mosques are illumina... Started by Hilkat Ozgun	0	May. 7, 2008
Sacred Flower of the East – The Tulip It is a flawless symbol! Clad in ottoman splendour and wearing a city’s history as its badge, it will stand forever erect, gazing at the ... Started by Hilkat Ozgun	0	May. 7, 2008
Tulips: the light of the East Tulips were revered throughout the Byzantine and Ottoman periods, found in artworks and poetry dating back thousands of years. Tulips wer... Started by Pip Shea	0	Apr. 17, 2008
Henna Night (Kina Gecesi) The ceremony held one day before the wedding in the home of bride and groom is called the henna night. It generally takes place at the gi... Started by Pip Shea	0	Apr. 9, 2008
The Circle of Love From site member Jane Blight, author of "The Orient Expressed: Istanbul and Beyond": The gift of light came from love. It flowed from th... Started by Pip Shea	0	Apr. 9, 2008
The history of the Turkish Flag and reflections Erdem Gorgulu from Istanbul has suggested the history of the Turkish flag as inspiration for The Gift of Light project. The three theorie... Started by Pip Shea	0	Apr. 9, 2008
Circles and rotation The circle, and the notion of rotation seem to be strong symbols in Turkish culture. From the circle inked on to the bride's hand during ... Started by Pip Shea	0	Apr. 9, 2008
Advice of Mevlana 1. In generosity and helping other be like a river 2. In compassion and grace be like a sun 3. In concealing other's faults be like night... Started by Pip Shea	0	Mar. 25, 2008
Rumi's Universality Writing from the 13th Century Persian poet, Islamic jurist, and theologian Rumi: - - - What can I do, Submitters to God? I do not know m... Started by Pip Shea	0	Mar. 23, 2008
Tulips and the Ottoman Empire Although tulips are associated with Holland, both the flower and its name originated in the Ottoman Empire. The story below was sent to m... Started by Pip Shea	0	Mar. 21, 2008