Erdogan marked the sixth anniversary of Hagia Sophia's conversion into a mosque

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan issued an official statement on the sixth anniversary of the conversion of Hagia Sophia into a mosque, calling the event the fulfillment of a historic duty to the Islamic world. The Turkish leader emphasized that restoring the ancient church’s status as a mosque was a great honor for the country’s current leadership. This was reported by Parapolitika.gr.

In his speech, Erdogan noted that the conversion of the site into a mosque filled the hearts of believers with joy, fulfilling long-held aspirations. The president emphasized that Turkey did not simply open the building’s doors, but “returned it to the Islamic world,” while ensuring that the shrine remains accessible to representatives of all faiths, including Christians, as a unique architectural monument.

As a reminder, Turkey recently hosted commemorative events marking the 573rd anniversary of the fall of Constantinople in 1453. The central event of this commemorative date was President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan’s participation in a prayer service at Hagia Sophia, which underscored the historical and religious significance of the event for the modern Republic of Turkey.