Istanbul's iconic former cathedral opened its doors to Muslim worshippers on July 24 after being controversially re-converted into a Mosque.
Celebration, Protest As Turkey's Hagia Sophia Reopens As Mosque
Istanbul's iconic former cathedral opened its doors to Muslim worshippers on July 24 after being controversially re-converted into a Mosque.
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The same location photographed on July 2, showing the now obscured Christian fresco.
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Visitors inside Hagia Sophia on July 24. Turkish officials have stressed that when not in use as a mosque, the Hagia Sophia will be open to tourists free of charge.
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Men praying inside Hagia Sophia on July 24. Greece's culture minister called the reconversion of the iconic building "an open provocation to the entire civilized world."
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A muezzin calls people to prayer from one of Hagia Sofia's minarets.