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  Mihrap, camilerde kıbleyi gösteren ve imamın namaz kıldırdığı girintili bölümdür. Minber ise Cuma ve bayram namazlarında hutbe okunan merdivenli kürsüdür. Her ikisi de İslam'ın ilk dönemlerinden beri var olan önemli dini sembollerdir. The mihrab is the recessed section in mosques that indicates the qibla and where the imam leads prayers. The pulpit is the stepped podium where the sermon is given during Friday and Eid prayers. Both are important religious symbols that have existed since the early days of Islam.

  Tespih ve Seccade Günlük ibadetlerimizde kullandığımız tespih ve seccade, dini kültürümüzün önemli parçalarıdır. Tespih, Allah'ı zikretmek için kullanılırken, seccade namazlarımızı kılmak için kullandığımız özel dokuma veya halılardır. Rosary and Prayer Rug The rosary and prayer mat that we use in our daily prayers are important parts of our religious culture. While rosaries are used to remember Allah, prayer rugs are special textiles or carpets that we use to perform our prayers.

  Lale motifi, Osmanlı sanatında Allah'ın isminin ebced hesabıyla yazılışını simgeler. Bu yüzden kutsal sayılır ve dini sanatlarda sıkça kullanılır. Lale devri'nde zirveye ulaşan bu motif, camilerde, çinilerde ve el sanatlarında karşımıza çıkar. Tulip Motif The tulip motif symbolizes the writing of Allah's name in Arabic numerals in Ottoman art. That's why it is considered sacred and frequently used in religious arts. This motif, which reached its peak in the Tulip Era, appears in mosques, tiles and handicrafts.  

  Hilal Hilal, İslam dünyasının en önemli sembollerinden biridir. Ramazan ayının başlangıcını ve bayramları belirlemede önemli rol oynar. Aynı zamanda birçok İslam ülkesinin bayrağında yer alır ve İslam'ın nurunu temsil eder.     The crescent moon is one of the most important symbols of the Islamic world. It plays a significant role in marking the beginning of Ramadan and the holidays. It is also featured on the flags of many Islamic countries and represents the light of Islam.

  Hat sanatı, Kur'an-ı Kerim ayetlerini ve dini metinleri estetik bir şekilde yazma sanatıdır. Her harfin kendine has bir anlamı ve güzelliği vardır. Celi sülüs, nesih, talik gibi yazı stilleri ile yazılan hatlar, camilerimizin ve evlerimizin en değerli süslerindendir. Calligraphy (Hat art) is the art of writing Quranic verses and religious texts in an aesthetic manner. Each letter has its unique meaning and beauty. Calligraphic works written in styles such as Celi Sülüs , Nesih , and Talik are among the most valuable ornaments of our mosques and homes.

  Tezhip, altın ve değerli boyalarla yapılan süsleme sanatıdır. Kur'an-ı Kerim sayfaları, hat levhaları ve dini kitapların süslenmesinde kullanılır. Rumi, hatai, bulut gibi motifler tezhip sanatının vazgeçilmez ögeleridir. Illumination (Tezhip) is the art of decoration made with gold and precious paints. It is used to adorn pages of the Quran, calligraphy panels, and religious books. Motifs such as Rumi, Hatayi, and Cloud are indispensable elements of the art of illumination.

  İ slam sanatında sıkça kullanılan geometrik desenler sonsuzluğu  ve Allah'ın sonsuz düzenini simgeler. Bu desenlerde sekizgen,  yıldız ve çokgenler kullanılarak muhteşem kompozisyonlar  oluşturulur. Bu desenleri camilerimizin duvarlarında, çinilerinde  ve hat sanatında görebilirsiniz.   Geometric patterns frequently used in Islamic art symbolize eternity and God's eternal order. Magnificent compositions are created using octagons, stars and polygons in these patterns. You can see these patterns on the walls, tiles and calligraphy of our mosques.

  Sevgili öğrencilerim, camilerimizin en belirgin özelliklerinden olan kubbe ve minareler, İslam mimarisinin vazgeçilmez sembolleridir. Kubbe gökyüzüne açılan bir kapı gibidir ve Allah'ın birliğini temsil eder. Minareler ise göğe yükselen birer işaret gibi ezan sesini tüm şehre duyurur. Dear students,Domes and minarets, which are the most distinctive features of our mosques, are indispensable symbols of Islamic architecture. The dome is like a gateway to the sky and represents the unity of Allah. Minarets, on the other hand, are like markers rising toward the heavens, spreading the sound of the call to prayer across the entire city.

  The city of Tekirdağ, located in northern Turkey in the Thrace region, is famous for its rich culinary tradition that combines Turkish and Balkan influences. The recipes of the region are full of flavors and ingredients that are also used in the surrounding countries. Here are some of the most famous and traditional foods of the city:

 The dance of Tekirdağ, a city in northwestern Turkey, belongs to the rich cultural tradition of the region of Thrace (Trakya). The region is famous for its traditional dances, which are full of vibrancy, dynamism and strong rhythmic patterns. Main features of dances from Tekirdağ: Rhythm and music: Dances are usually accompanied by live traditional music, dominated by instruments such as the clarinet, violin, dauli and zourna. Kinesiology: The movements are dynamic, with characteristic rotations and strong strikes of the feet on the ground. Dancers often form circles or lines. Famous dances: Horantza (Hora): One of the most widespread dances of Thrace, with intense movements and group participation. Zeybek: Although more common in the west of Turkey, it has influences in the region. Karşılama: This dance is very popular, with characteristic steps that express a dialogue between the dancers. Traditional costumes: Dancers wear local costumes, rich in colors and decorations, that r...

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