When Was Hagia Sophia Redesignated as a Mosque?

💡 The Answer

• Hagia Sophia was redesignated as a mosque in 2020, after being a museum since 1935.
• Before 1935, it had served as a mosque from 1453 after the fall of Constantinople.
• The conversion back to a mosque in 2020 restored its religious function.
• The decision was controversial and marked a significant change in its status.
• The current official name is Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque.