HAPPY 456TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE CONQUEST OF NICOSIA

September 9, 1570… The date Nicosia came under Turkish rule—one of the most significant turning points in the history of Cyprus.

Despite the centuries that have passed, the traces of our ancestors, the works of our charitable foundations, and the voice of our history still live on in these lands.

For us, Nicosia is not merely a city; it is our past, our culture, and a precious legacy entrusted to us.

We commemorate with mercy and gratitude the ancestors who entrusted these lands to us—foremost among them, Sultan Selim Khan.

Happy anniversary of the conquest of Nicosia.

May the legacy of our ancestors, our history, and our culture endure forever.

Cyprus Evkaf Administration