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Thousands attend first prayers at Hagia Sophia

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Istanbul (Turkey), Jul 24 (EFE / EPA) .- (Camera: Sedat Suna) Tens of thousands of people took part on Friday in the first Muslim prayer in the ancient Basilica of Hagia Sophia, which was turned into a mosque again by the Turkish Islamist government.FOOTAGE OF HAGIA SOPHIA AND THE FIRST PRAYER.

Added on the 24/07/2020 14:00:00 - Copyright : EFE Inglés

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