TIKA to restore tombs of Prophet's companios in Ethiopia

The tombs of 12 companions of the Prophet Muhammad as well as a consulate building that once belonged to the Ottoman Empire will be restored by the Turkish Cooperation and Development Agency (TIKA). Deputy Prime Minister Bekir Bozdag, who is currently on a visit to Ethiopia, said that restoration by Turkey of the tombs of the Prophet's companions, who were the first to immigrate to other places, was a great honor and source of pride for Turkey. "Turkey will restore the tombs of al-Najashi, who received Muslims with open arms, and the companions of the Prophet. Turkey is working to protect not only artifacts dating from the times of its ancestors, but also artifacts that are of great importance for the Muslim community. This is a sign of Turkey's greatness," Bozdag stated.