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Watch provocative recitation of Quran in the Hagia Sophia for Fall of Constantinople festivities (video)

The festivities were organised by the Turkish President

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Turkish President Erdogan’s tacky and provocative fiesta in celebration of the the 567 years anniversary since the Fall of Constantinople is underway with no spectators due to the coronavirus pandemic.

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The celebration “set up” by the “sultan” is being broadcast live on Turkish television. The event also included a provocative reading of excerpts from the Quran in the Hagia Sophia, as announced by the Turkish president.

 

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