President Recep Tayyip Erdogan attended the opening ceremony of “Yeni Cami” in Eminönü after the restoration of The mosque that decorated Istanbul silhouette for About 3.5 centuries.
“Thank God we opened Yeni Cami.”new mosque), which was undergoing renovation and restoration work for long time. The president emphasized that this unity and solidarity will be our greatest strength.”
which mosque foundation Developed in 1597 by Safiye Sultan, Wife of It was completed by the Ottoman Sultan Murad III in 1665 after 60 years, with efforts and donations of Hatice Turhan Sultan mother of Mohammed IV.
The mosque witnesses the hustle and bustle of Eminonu for 356 years old. Directorate General of Restoration institutions have begun in 2016. During restoration workEfforts were made To return the mosque to its place original appearance for Around six years.
about 175 tons of lead in Eaves and domes were used. The exterior has been cleaned with sandblasting method. the body The walls of the portico have been reinforced with Hydraulic lime injection.
In addition to the interiors and exteriors that weren’t made of original materials During previous renovations it was renovated. Some surfaces have been cleaned with Chemicals. Defects on marble caused By the marble pillar, the wiping, the deterioration in Rust, ledge and railings of Clamps, tongue and tension couplings of was the mosque also It was repaired while the tiles were particularly concentrated during the restoration.
According with the decision of Tile Scientific Committee of Approximately 1500 square meters were removed and strengthen it.
Some of They were reinforced with Micro injection in Site. Those with Cracks or missing parts have been completed with pencil work. According to the approved restoration project, the portico was vaulted also decorated with lead pencil.
touch beauty and historical essence of Mosque, Recap Turkoglu, one of The merchants said: I used to work here as a merchant for 25 years. Eminönü Yeni Mosque is one of The most important mosques in Istanbul. It has been neglected for years. Thanks to the General Directorate of Foundations of Yeni Mosque restored.
Yeni Mosque which is visited and used for worship millions of people All yearIt was made valuable of its name. Our places of Worship should Be clean and cool. Show these mosques beauty of Istanbul”.
Erdogan said in a speech at the opening ceremony: “On behalf of of Nation foundation organization and ministry of Culture and tourism, I will like To thank everyone of Our architects and artists who Contribute to this point.
The president recalled the night he spent in the mosque when he was senior student In Imam Al-Khatib School and related how He was accompanied by a preacher while delivering his sermon and how Complete the sermon on a night of Laylat al-Qadr is a holy night for Muslim believers.
The president is a graduate of Al-Imam Al-Khatib High School. “God preserves our unity forever, and this unity and togetherness will be our greatest asset valuable asset. I especially want you to go on on This is amazing path of Unit ” added.
At the end, the president recited the Quran first the classroom for Martyrs The ceremony concluded.
