Hagia Sophia: Turkey turns iconic Istanbul museum into mosque: A woman wrapped in a Turkish national flag gestures outside the Hagia Sophia museum The world-famous Hagia Sophia museum in Istanbul - originally ... turned back into a mosque.. Süleymaniye Mosque (Süleymaniye Camii): Istanbul University and the Grand Bazaar, Süleymaniye Mosque is considered one of the city's most impressive Ottoman mosques. Built between 1550 and 1557 after being commissioned by its namesake .... Hagia Sophia: Pope 'pained' as Istanbul museum reverts to mosque: the Roman Catholic leader added that his "thoughts go to Istanbul".

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Hagia Sophia was built as a Christian cathedral nearly 1,500 years ago and turned into a mosque after the Ottoman conquest of 1453.. Blue Mosque (Sultanahmet Camii): It's also one of the biggest tourist draws in Istanbul. Visitors say this mosque offers stunning architecture inside and out. It can, however, get busy, so consider arriving early. And remember .... Photo contest shines light on historic mosque: A historic mosque, over 150 years old, has gained recognition after a photography competition organised by the district administration.

The Mosque Of The Prince (Turkish: Sehzade Mehmet Camii) Historic ...

Ayesha Aziz secured first place in the competition.. Anti-Muslim incidents double in Germany but overlooked by authorities, NGO says: Muslims pray during Friday prayers at the Turkish Kuba Camii mosque located near a hotel housing refugees in Cologne's district of Kalk, Germany, October 14, 2016. Picture taken October 14 .... Man (42) arrested over attack on mosque in county Down released on bail: A MAN WHO was arrested in connection with an attack on a mosque in county Down on Saturday has been released on bail.

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Detectives, who are investigating the attack on a mosque in Greenwell Street .... Kampala, Uganda: A mosque atop the city: Howard LaFranchi visited Buenos Aires recently and took stock of Mr. Milei’s no-holds-barred drive to radically reorganize the government and reimagine a boom-and-bust, hyperinflation-riddled ....

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