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Istanbul's historic Kariye Mosque reopened for worship

"79 years later, Kariye Mosque was restored by our Foundations General Directorate and reopened for worship," Safi Arpaguş, the mufti of Istanbul, said at the opening ceremony.

Anadolu Agency / Turkey
Published 06.05.2024 20:12
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Kariye Mosque, also known as Chora, is owned by the Foundations General Directorate of Türkiye's Culture and Tourism Ministry. It was returned to its mosque status by a 2020 presidential decree.
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