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Annual Boston Turkish Film Festival goes virtual

The Boston Turkish Film Festival kicked off Nov. 22 after a nine-month hiatus due to the coronavirus pandemic.

"Films of the 19th Annual Boston Turkish Film Festival, which were originally scheduled for March 19 - April 5, 2020 but cancelled in response to circumstances caused by COVID-19, are now presented on a virtual platform," according to its website.

Choosing a wardrobe like an Ottoman

A distinction was made between what a Muslim could wear and what a non-Muslim could wear. In fact, the Quran and the religious traditions form the basis for this differentiation From the earliest days of Islam, a distinction was made between what clothing a Muslim could wear and what a non-Muslim could wear. The Quran and the traditions form the basis for this differentiation.