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Visitor thwarts arson attempt at Istanbul's historic Hagia Sophia Mosque

The CCTV footage shows that instead of approaching the minbar of the mosque, he went to an area near the marble columns behind lecterns
india news
Published on Aug 05, 2025 08:46 pm IST

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opinion
Published on Apr 15, 2024 12:11 am IST

After Hagia Sophia, Erdogan reconverts Turkey’s historic Chora church to mosque

Turkish police officers stand guard atop the Kariye (Chora) museum, the 11th century church of St. Savior.
world news
Published on Aug 22, 2020 06:24 am IST

Turkey and Greece in war of words of over prayers at Hagia Sophia

Worshippers attend afternoon prayers and visit Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque, for the first time after it was once again declared a mosque after 86 years, in Istanbul, Turkey on July 24, 2020.
world news
Updated on Jul 26, 2020 07:07 am IST

Thousands gather around Hagia Sophia for first Friday prayers

People wait for the beginning of Friday prayers outside Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque, for the first time after it was once again declared a mosque after 86 years in Istanbul, Turkey.
world news
Updated on Jul 24, 2020 02:39 pm IST

Insta-famous Gli the cat can stay even as Istanbul’s Hagia Sophia changes

Gli the cat of Hagia Sophia or Ayasofya, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is pictured at Hagia Sophia in Istanbul, Turkey July 2, 2020.
art culture
Updated on Jul 24, 2020 02:15 pm IST

Turkey’s Erdogan to join hundreds of worshippers for prayers in Hagia Sophia after conversion

On Thursday, the Turkish leader, joined by a large entourage, paid a surprise visit to inspect final preparations at the structure, including the unveiling of a sign at the entrance that reads: “The Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque.”
world news
Updated on Jul 24, 2020 07:51 am IST

Why Erdogan is wrong on Hagia Sophia | HT Editorial

Mr Erdogan is now trying to push, under the garb of restoring past historic glory, majoritarian political measures
editorials
Updated on Jul 13, 2020 06:49 pm IST

World Council of Churches expresses dismay over Hagia Sophia

A woman poses for a selfie in front of Hagia Sophia, or Ayasofya-i Kebir Camii, which the Turkish president declared to be open to Muslim worship after a court ruling, in Istanbul, Turkey, July 11, 2020.
world news
Updated on Jul 12, 2020 12:59 am IST

Turkish Prez Erdogan says first prayers in Hagia Sophia to be held on July 24

Muslims gather for evening prayers in front of the Hagia Sophia or Ayasofya, after a court decision that paves the way for it to be converted from a museum back into a mosque, in Istanbul, Turkey on July 10, 2020.
world news
Published on Jul 11, 2020 11:09 am IST

Turkey’s Prez Erdogan says Hagia Sophia becomes mosque after court ruling

FILE-In this Saturday, April 25, 2020 file photo, an aerial view of the Byzantine-era Hagia Sophia, one of Istanbul's main tourist attractions in the historic Sultanahmet district of Istanbul.
world news
Updated on Jul 10, 2020 09:17 pm IST

Turkish president Recep Taayyip Erdogan says time has come for Hagia Sophia to be a mosque

The former church and mosque, now a museum, often sparks tensions between Christians and Muslims over Islamic activities held there, including the reading of verses from the Koran or collective prayers.
world news
Updated on Mar 28, 2019 04:03 pm IST
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