The Eyup Sultan Mosque is an essential part of Istanbul's historic fabric. It is named after Ebu Eyyub el-Ensari, a companion of the Prophet Mohammad. The mosque's first foundations were built in 1458 to the architectural taste of the period and were renewed in various periods over time. The mosque, built five years after Mehmed the Conqueror's conquest of Istanbul, is considered one of the symbols of the city's integration into Islamic culture after the conquest of Istanbul.
Around the Eyup Sultan Mosque is the Eyup Sultan Tomb, where the grave of the companions is known to be located. This situation was influential in getting the mosque's name. Throughout history, the mosque has been damaged due to various natural and historical events but has been restored each time. Especially during the reign of Selim III, the minarets were destroyed and rebuilt.
A lightning strike in 1823 significantly damaged the mosque's minarets, but after this incident, the minarets were restored, and the mosque was restored to its former glory. The Eyup Sultan Mosque remains a vital center that preserves Istanbul's religious and cultural heritage and where worship continues today.