Türkiye Celebrates Fifth Anniversary of Reopening Hagia Sophia as a Mosque

Türkiye celebrates fifth anniversary of reopening Hagia Sophia as a mosque

FacebookLikeShareTweetEmail Türkiye and the wider Muslim world celebrate the fifth anniversary of the reconversion of the historic Hagia Sophia (Ayasofya) from a museum back into a Grand Mosque. In July 2020, Friday prayers in the Ayasofya Grand Mosque marked the first Muslim prayer at the beloved house of worship in 86 years. Turkish President Recep […]

Hagia Sophia: 5 Years as a Mosque - News & Updates – Archyde

Archyde Hagia Sophia: Beyond the Reopening – Examining the Future of a Historic Landmark Did you know that the decision to revert Hagia Sophia from a museum to a mosque sparked… You can read the full story here: Hagia Sophia: 5 Years as a Mosque – News & Updates.

ISTANBUL’S AYASOFYA GRAND MOSQUE MARKS FIFTH ANNIVERSARY

Fri 11 July 2025: The historical Ayasofya [Hagia Sophia] Grand Mosque celebrates its fifth anniversary after the landmark decision to change its status from a museum to a mosque in July 2020. Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan marked the anniversary with a message shared on X on Thursday. “Five years ago today, we broke its chains and […]

5 years pass since decision to reopen Hagia Sophia as mosque

by Daily Sabah with AA  ISTANBUL Jul 10, 2025 - 11:11 am GMT+3 Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque stands as a symbol of rich history and cultural heritage in Istanbul, Türkiye. (Shutterstock Photo) It has been five years since the presidential decree was issued to reopen Hagia Sophia as a mosque, reversing its status as a museum…