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First Muslim Friday Prayers At The Hagia Sophia In Istanbul

Faithful wait at the historic Sultanahmet district of Istanbul, outside the Hagia Sophia, Friday, July 24, 2020. Hundreds of Muslim faithful were making their way to Istanbul's landmark monument Friday to take part in the first prayers in 86 years at the structure that was once Christendom's most significant cathedral and the ''jewel'' of the Byzantine Empire then a mosque and museum before its re-conversion into a Muslim place of worship. The conversion of the edifice, has led to an international outcry. (Photo by Hosam Salem/NurPhoto)

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Photo ID	#5877090
Date Taken	24 July 2020
Location	N/A
Photographer	Hosam Salem/NurPhoto
Category	Religion and Belief
Copyright	© 2026 NurPhoto - Hosam Salem/NurPhoto

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