ADVISORY TURKEY-HAGIASOPHIA/

Turkey holds first friday prayers in Hagia Sophia

Start: 24 Jul 2020 06:36 GMT

End: 24 Jul 2020 12:30 GMT

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ISTANBUL – First Muslim prayers are held in Istanbul’s Hagia Sophia after the iconic monument was once again declared a mosque following a court ruling revoking its status as a museum.

SCHEDULE:

0636GMT – Worshipers gather at checkpoints outside the Hagia Sophia (REUTERS)

0945GMT APPROX – President Tayyip Erdogan arrives

1017GMT – Friday prayers start

1100GMT APPROX – Erdogan expected to speak outside

1145GMT APPROX – Live continues as more people allowed in to pray

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Source: TURKISH PRESIDENTIAL POOL / REUTERS

Aspect Ratio: 16:9

Location: Turkey

Topic: Religion

Audio: NATURAL

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