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Shab e Meraj: After Eight Decades, Durood o Salaam Echoed In Hagia Sophia

Shab e Meraj: After Eight Decades, Durood o Salaam Echoed In Hagia Sophia

ISTANBUL: A ceremony was held after 87 years at the historic Hagia Sophia Mosque in Turkey on the occasion of Prophet’s Night Journey and Ascension (Shab e Meraj). According to Turkish media reports, the 27th night of the month of Rajab al-Marjab 1442 AH was celebrated with religious devotion and respect throughout the country. This … Read more

First Sermon of Hagia Sophia Mosque in 86 years

First Sermon of Hagia Sophia Mosque in 86 years

The head of Turkey’s Religious Affairs Directorate (Diyanet), Ali Erbas read out a special sermon, before the collective Friday prayer. According to the sermon, “In this blessed time, together, we are witnessing a historical moment in this holy place.” [embedpost id=”50366″ slug=”turkish-president-to-offer-friday-prayers-at-the-hagia-sophia-mosque-on-july-24″] He also said that Hagia Sophia Mosque regains its congregation today, the third day of the … Read more