Erdoğan arrives at mosque, chants of 'takbir' rise

Returning from his visit to the US, AKP Chairman and President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan was met with intense interest during Friday prayers at the Çamlıca Mosque in Üsküdar. As Erdoğan entered the mosque, chants of 'takbir' rose, while some citizens called out, 'Long live my leader.'

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Erdoğan arrives at mosque, chants of 'takbir' rise

AKP Chairman and President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, who held meetings and signed various agreements in the US and referred to US President Donald Trump as "my friend Trump," performed Friday prayers at the Çamlıca Mosque in Üsküdar, Istanbul, upon his return to the country.

As Erdoğan entered the mosque, members of the congregation attempted to record him with their mobile phones. At that moment, following a call for 'takbir' by one individual, those present in the mosque were seen chanting 'takbir' in unison.

Returning from his visit to the US, AKP Chairman and President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan was met with intense interest during Friday prayers at the Çamlıca Mosque in Üsküdar.

As Erdoğan entered the mosque, chants of 'takbir' rose, while some citizens called out, 'Long live my leader.'… pic.twitter.com/9dl6ETpLyA
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