Turkey commemorated the 570th jubilee of the capture of Istanbul, viewing it as a momentous milestone that symbolized the dawning of a fresh epoch. Istanbul, a metropolis boasting a diverse populace, had endured 28 sieges before succumbing to the triumphant Ottoman Sultan Mehmed II in 1453. Bestowed with the title of Sultan Mehmed II the Conqueror, he ascended to glory following his momentous victory.
Sultan Mehmed II
Based on a prophecy from the esteemed Prophet Muhammad, Istanbul was destined to be conquered by a Muslim ruler. To honor this prophecy, a morning prayer took place at the illustrious Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque. Dignitaries such as Ali Erbaş, the head of Diyanet (Turkey’s foremost religious institution), as well as Interior Minister Süleyman Soylu and Istanbul Governor Ali Yerlikaya, were in attendance.
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President Recep Tayyip Erdogan conveyed his felicitations on the 570th anniversary of the conquest through social media. He accentuated that this event indelibly etched Anatolia as the eternal Turkish homeland in the annals of history. Additionally, he paid homage to Sultan Mehmed II and his valiant army, who received the prophetic tidings and ushered in a transformative era.