"Disrespect towards the mosque, a work of Mimar Sinan, from the demonstrators! Governor Gül rushed there."

24.03.2025 15:32

Governor Davut Gül, who conducted inspections at the Şehzadebaşı Mosque and its cemetery, which were reported to have been damaged during unauthorized demonstrations in Istanbul, received information from the authorities. The destruction that occurred in the mosque, which Mimar Sinan referred to as his "Apprenticeship work," has drawn significant backlash.

Some groups that held an unauthorized demonstration against Istanbul Metropolitan Mayor Ekrem İmamoğlu, who was arrested as part of the "corruption" investigation against the İBB, damaged the Şehzade Mosque. It was claimed that some individuals were drinking alcohol in the courtyard. Istanbul Governor Davut Gül inspected the damaged mosque and its cemetery.

GREAT REACTION

The images of the Şehzadebaşı Mosque and its cemetery, which were reportedly damaged by groups holding unauthorized demonstrations around Saraçhane Park to protest the corruption and terrorism investigations conducted by the Istanbul Chief Public Prosecutor's Office and the arrest of İBB President Ekrem İmamoğlu, drew great reactions.

A great disrespect to the mosque, a masterpiece of Mimar Sinan, by the demonstrators! Governor Gül took action there

MIMAR SINAN'S APPRENTICESHIP MASTERPIECE

Istanbul Governor Davut Gül also inspected the Şehzadebaşı Mosque and its cemetery, which were reported to have been damaged. Governor Gül received information from the authorities regarding the damage to the interior of the mosque, its courtyard, cemetery, and surroundings, and also chatted with the security personnel in the area. The images of the demonstrators around the mosque, which Mimar Sinan referred to as his "apprenticeship masterpiece," also received backlash on social media.

A great disrespect to the mosque, a masterpiece of Mimar Sinan, by the demonstrators! Governor Gül took action there
A great disrespect to the mosque, a masterpiece of Mimar Sinan, by the demonstrators! Governor Gül took action there

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