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Turkey's largest mosque opens on Istanbul's Asian side

A grandiose six-minaret mosque capable of holding more than 60,000 worshippers opened its doors Thursday in Istanbul after nearly six years of construction.

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"It is a masterpiece. Thanks to our president. God be with him," said one old lady, who gave her name as Emine, as she slowly walked up the high stairs, marvelling at the construction.