Sultan Ahmed Mosque by Nick BB310

Sultan Ahmed Mosque

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History of the Mosque

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The Sultan Ahmed Mosque, also known as the Blue Mosque, was built in Istanbul, Turkey, between 1609 and 1616 during the reign of Sultan Ahmed I. Designed by architect Sedefkâr Mehmed Ağa, it features a blend of Ottoman and Byzantine architecture and is renowned for its blue Iznik tiles. The mosque has undergone several restorations, particularly in the 19th and 20th centuries, to preserve its structure and beauty. Today, it remains an active place of worship and a major tourist attraction, symbolizing Istanbul's rich history and architectural heritage.

Location of Mosque

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The Sultan Ahmed Mosque is located in Istanbul, Turkey, near the Hagia Sophia in the historic district of Sultanahmet.

Language spoken in that country.

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The primary language spoken in Turkey is Turkish.

Form of government

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Turkey has a presidential republic form of government.

Branch of Islam (Sunni or Shia).

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The majority of Muslims in Turkey follow Sunni Islam. There is also a minority of Shia Muslims, including the Alevi community.

Percentage of the Mislims in the country

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In Turkey as a whole, approximately 99% of the population is Muslim. However, it is broken down into different types of Muslim groups. The main group of Muslims is known as the Sunni Muslims, with a small minority of Alevi Muslims.

Festival’s

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Inside the Mosque itself, no feasts or festivals are celebrated. This is because it is known to be a place of worship and prayer, maintaining a sacred environment. However, some festivals are celebrated just right outside of the mosques, such as Eid al-Fitr (Ramadan Feast), Ed al-Adha (Festival of Sacrifices), and Mawlid al-Nabi ( Prophet Muhammad's Birthday). These festivals are seen to be with great significant religious and cultural activities throughout the town of Instanbul.

History of how Islam was spread throughout Turkey

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Turkey became a Muslim country when Islam was first practiced in the 11th century by a group called the Seljuk Turks, and later the Ottoman Empire. These groups established Islam as the dominant religion throughout this region. In the 13th century, the Ottomans began their rule and solidified the Islamic faith in modern-day Turkey.

Viedo walking tour of Sultan Ahmed Mosque

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Work Cited

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“Islam in Turkey.” Religion and Public Life at Harvard Divinity School, rpl.hds.harvard.edu/faq/islam-turkey. Accessed 30 July 2024.

“Blue Mosque.” Istanbultourstudio.com, istanbultourstudio.com/things-to-do/blue-mosque.

“Presidency of the Republic of Turkey : Duties and Powers.” Duties and Powers, www.tccb.gov.tr/en/presidency/power/. Accessed 30 July 2024.

Admin. “The History of Islam in Istanbul - Cheap Umrah Packages UK: Hajj Packages 2021.” Cheap Umrah Packages UK | Hajj Packages 2021, 27 Nov. 2020, www.hajjandumraexpress.com/the-history-of-islam-in-istanbul/.