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Turkish and pseudo-state flags illuminate Hagia Sophia in Nicosia · Cyprus Report

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Turkish and pseudo-state flags illuminate Hagia Sophia in Nicosia

1 sourceFirst reported 23 days agoUpdated 23 days ago

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Photos circulated on social media show the Hagia Sophia Cathedral in occupied Nicosia illuminated by Turkish and pseudo-state flags.
The illuminated display also features a saying from Prophet Muhammad about tolerance.
The cathedral was originally built in 1192 and later converted into a mosque after Ottoman conquest.
It reopened for worship on May 8, 2025, following extensive restoration that began in 2019.
The reopening ceremony was attended by Turkish officials, including President Erdogan via video conference.

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Photos circulated on social media show the Hagia Sophia Cathedral in occupied Nicosia illuminated by Turkish and pseudo-state flags.
The illuminated display also features a saying from Prophet Muhammad about tolerance.
The cathedral was originally built in 1192 and later converted into a mosque after Ottoman conquest.
It reopened for worship on May 8, 2025, following extensive restoration that began in 2019.
The reopening ceremony was attended by Turkish officials, including President Erdogan via video conference.

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