Tag: Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque

ISTANBUL The 568th anniversary of the conquest of Istanbul was celebrated with a visual feast in the Turkish metropolis. Turkey's Communications Directorate organized a visual feast in cooperation with the Culture and Tourism Ministry to mark the anniversary of the conquest of Istanbul that changed the course of history. Following the recitation of the 48th chapter of the Muslim holy book of Quran, Surah Al-Fath -- meaning Victory or Triumph -- in Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque, the celebrations continued with the virtual sky mapping show that was used for the first time...