While the use of the place of worship, which was built as a mosque, for other than its purpose, caused reactions, the citizens demanded that the situation be corrected.
BUILT IN 19TH CENTURY BY MAHMUD II
The truth about the Nusretiye Mosque, which was built by Mahmud II in the 19th century, started to be restored in 2012, and opened in 2018 with a ceremony attended by President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, caused reactions.
Accordingly, it was learned that a part of Nusretiye Mosque was allocated to the General Directorate of Foundations.
It was noted that various arrangements were made in the Nusretiye Mosque, which was deprived of the congregation due to the restoration that lasted for a long time, and after it was reunited with the congregation, a part of it was given to the General Directorate of Foundations.
THE MOSQUE IS USED OUTSIDE OF ITS PURPOSE
According to the information obtained by the Milli Gazete, a part of the Nusretiye Mosque has been converted into a museum and exhibition hall by the General Directorate of Foundations.
With the opening of Galataport, the Nusretiye Mosque, whose congregation has increased, faces a shortage of space, especially during Friday prayers.
While the use of the temple, which was built as a mosque by Sultan Mahmud as a mosque, caused reactions, a citizen who spoke to our newspaper about the subject said, "How can a temple be misused? How can a place where foreheads are placed on the ground and prostrate be trampled by shoes?"