Istanbul's iconic Hagia Sophia reopens as a mosque for Muslim prayers after 86-year hiatus
Thousands of Muslim faithful made their way to Istanbul's landmark Hagia Sophia on Friday to take part in the first prayers in 86 years at the structure that once was one of Christendom's most significant cathedrals, then a mosque and museum before its reconversion into a Muslim place of worship.
Published 24.07.2020 13:33