Erdogan Marks Sixth Anniversary of Hagia Sophia Reopening
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan celebrated the sixth anniversary of the re-opening of Hagia Sophia as a mosque, emphasizing that this event is a source of pride for Turkey and expressing his pride in its return to the Islamic world. He pointed out that the mosque is a religious landmark of high architectural value, and that restoration work is ongoing, reaffirming that the mosque will continue to adorn the skies of Istanbul with the call to prayer forever. Turkey had annulled the decision to convert Hagia Sophia into a museum in 2020 and reinstated it as a mosque, after 86 years of transformation. This step reflects a commitment to Turkish history and civilization, and aligns with the country’s vision of Hagia Sophia as a prominent religious and historical monument.
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