Muezzin recites adhan from minaret of Hagia Sophia for first time in 85 years
Muezzin recites adhan from minaret of Hagia Sophia for first time in 85 years
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Muezzin recites adhan from minaret of Hagia Sophia for first time in 85 years

14:11 July 11, 2020 AA

The Muslim call for prayer (adhan) was recited from one of the minarets of Istanbul's iconic Hagia Sophia for the first time in 85 years. Top Turkish court earlier annulled 1934 decree that turned Hagia Sophia into museum, paving way for its use as mosque.

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