Turkish Prez Erdogan says first prayers in Hagia Sophia to be held on July 24
Saturday, 11th July 2020

The first prayers will be held in Turkey’s Hagia Sophia on July 24, President Tayyip Erdogan said on Friday, after declaring the ancient monument was once again a mosque following a court ruling revoking its status as a museum.
Erdogan said the nearly 1,500-year-old Hagia Sophia would remain open to Muslims, Christians and foreigners, but added that Turkey had exercised its sovereign right in converting it to a mosque and would interpret criticism of the move as an attack on its independence.
Latest
- Trinidad and Tobago to toughen laws on crimes against women:...
-
International Women’s Day 2025: Opposition Leader Kamla Pers... -
Vybz Kartel to headline first US Concert in over 20 years at... -
Blazon Hotels unveils plans for sustainable luxury hotel in... -
Barbados gears up for Caribbean Music Festival 2025, Vybz Ka...
Related Articles

Uncategorised
Saturday, 11th July 2020

Uncategorised
Saturday, 11th July 2020

Uncategorised
Saturday, 11th July 2020

Uncategorised
Saturday, 11th July 2020