13.11.2026 16:12
London Mayor Sadiq Khan, who was holding contacts in Istanbul, performed Friday prayers at the Sultanahmet Mosque. Khan was accompanied by Deputy Minister of Culture and Tourism Coşkun Yılmaz, Fatih Mayor Mehmet Ergün Turan, and Istanbul Provincial Director of Culture and Tourism Hüseyin Keskin. Following the prayer, the delegation visited the historic Grand Bazaar.
London Mayor Sadiq Khan, who came to Istanbul as part of his contacts in Turkey, visited Fatih's important historical and cultural sites.
FRIDAY PRAYER AT SULTANAHMET MOSQUE
According to a statement from the municipality, Khan performed Friday prayer at Sultanahmet Mosque as part of his program.
Khan was accompanied by Deputy Minister of Culture and Tourism Coşkun Yılmaz, Fatih Mayor Mehmet Ergün Turan, and Istanbul Provincial Director of Culture and Tourism Hüseyin Keskin.
TOURED THE HISTORIC GRAND BAZAAR
Following the visit to Sultanahmet Mosque, the delegation toured the historic Grand Bazaar, one of Istanbul's long-established trade centers and an important symbol of its cultural heritage.
The visit in Fatih once again brought the city's rich cultural heritage and historical importance on an international scale to the agenda.