Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan addressed the nation live on the decision of Hagia Sophia.

Axar.az informs that, today, the Turkish State Council (Supreme Administrative Court) overturned a 1934 decision to turn St. Hagia Sophia in Istanbul into a museum. announced.

Erdogan also said that Hagia Sophia was given the leadership of the Religious Council.

Erdogan announced that the first prayer will be held in Hagia Sophia on July 24. Until then, Hagia Sophia said some preparations will be made.

Erdogan noted that Christians will also be allowed in Hagia Sophia.