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Muslim prayers in Turkey's Hagia Sophia for first time in 86 years

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Muslim prayers in Turkey's Hagia Sophia for first time in 86 years

Muslim prayers in Turkey's Hagia Sophia for first time in 86 years

The historic Hagia Sophia in Istanbul, Turkey sees prayer inside of the building for the first time in 86 years on Friday (July 24).


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