Turkish Jewish community lends support to restoring a mosque on the Greek island of Kos, which was damaged in the 2017 earthquake.
Built in 1724 by Defterdar Ibrahim Efendi, the mosque is one of the two Muslim places for offering prayers on the island. Photo: AA Archive
During 2017, a significant number of locations on Kos Island experienced damage due to the earthquake's impact. Among these was the Mosque of Kos Island, also referred to as the Defterdar Mosque, which saw the collapse of its minaret and extensive structural harm. Representatives from the Turkish Jewish Community attended the inauguration ceremony of the renovated synagogue during their visit to the island.
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