Coronavirus quietness in mosques on Lailat al-Barat in Turkey
Coronavirus quietness in mosques on Lailat al-Barat in Turkey
Mosques nationwide have been closed as part of precautions taken against the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak in Turkey
Şebnem Coşkun • 08 April 2020 • update: 08 April 2020
Coronavirus quietness in mosques on Lailat al-Barat in Istanbul
ISTANBUL, TURKEY - APRIL 7: A "mahya" (illuminated messages hung between two minarets), picturing Turkish flag, is hung between minarets of Camlica Mosque on Lailat al-Barat as mosques nationwide have been closed as part of precautions taken against the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak in Istanbul, Turkey on April 7, 2020. The Muslim holy night of Barat, which is regarded as the night of forgiveness and salvation, is celebrated on the 15th night of Sha’ban, which is the eighth month of the Islamic lunar calendar. ( Mehmet Eser - Anadolu Agency )Mehmet Eser
Coronavirus quietness in mosques on Lailat al-Barat in Turkey's Antalya
ANTALYA, TURKEY - APRIL 7: A drone photo shows empty Celebi Mehmet Mosque and its surroundings on Lailat al-Barat as mosques nationwide have been closed as part of precautions taken against the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak in Antalya, Turkey on April 7, 2020. The Muslim holy night of Barat, which is regarded as the night of forgiveness and salvation, is celebrated on the 15th night of Sha’ban, which is the eighth month of the Islamic lunar calendar. ( Oktay Özden - Anadolu Agency )Oktay Özden
Coronavirus quietness in mosques on Lailat al-Barat in Turkey's Konya
KONYA, TURKEY - APRIL 7: Sultan Selim Mosque is seen empty on Lailat al-Barat as mosques nationwide have been closed as part of precautions taken against the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak in Konya, Turkey on April 7, 2020. The Muslim holy night of Barat, which is regarded as the night of forgiveness and salvation, is celebrated on the 15th night of Sha’ban, which is the eighth month of the Islamic lunar calendar. ( Orhan Şeref Akkanat - Anadolu Agency )Orhan Şeref Akkanat
Coronavirus quietness in mosques on Lailat al-Barat in Turkey's Ankara
ANKARA, TURKEY - APRIL 7: A stray cat stands in front of empty Haci Bayram Mosque as mosques nationwide have been closed as part of precautions taken against the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak in Ankara, Turkey on April 7, 2020. The Muslim holy night of Barat, which is regarded as the night of forgiveness and salvation, is celebrated on the 15th night of Sha’ban, which is the eighth month of the Islamic lunar calendar. ( Raşid Necati Aslım - Anadolu Agency )Raşid Necati Aslım
Coronavirus quietness in mosques on Lailat al-Barat in Istanbul
ISTANBUL, TURKEY - APRIL 7: A "mahya" (illuminated messages hung between two minarets), reading "Stay Home Turkey" is hung between minarets of Camlica Mosque on Lailat al-Barat as mosques nationwide have been closed as part of precautions taken against the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak in Istanbul, Turkey on April 7, 2019. The Muslim holy night of Barat, which is regarded as the night of forgiveness and salvation, is celebrated on the 15th night of Sha’ban, which is the eighth month of the Islamic lunar calendar.
( Şebnem Coşkun - Anadolu Agency )Şebnem Coşkun
