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Istanbul's Hagia Sophia Mosque holds first Eid al-Adha prayers
Haber Merkezi 09:47 July 31, 2020 Reuters, AA, Yeni Şafak
In the historic metropolis of Istanbul, Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque, which last week reopened for worship after an 86-year gap, witnessed the first Eid prayers, also known as Salat al-Eid, for the feast of the sacrifice holiday. Thousands of people joined the prayers led by Ali Erbas, the head of Turkey's Religious Affairs Directorate at the historic building.