By Jack Newman For MailonlinePublished: 13:42 EST, 21 February 2021 | Updated: 14:56 EST, 21 February 2021Hundreds including President Erdogan have gathered in Istanbul without social distancing for the funeral of a prominent Islamic scholar, without social distancing. The distinguished hadith scholar was a preacher at Istanbul's Fatih Mosque where Sunday's funeral was held. People attend funeral ceremony of prominent Islamic scholar Muhammed Emin Sarac at Fatih Mosque in IstanbulTurkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan attends funeral ceremony of prominent Islamic scholar Muhammed Emin Sarac at Fatih Mosque in Istanbul, Turkey on February 21Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan attends funeral ceremony of prominent Islamic scholar Muhammed Emin Sarac at Fatih Mosque in Istanbul, TurkeyIn the past week alone, the country has recorded 51,980 cases and 606 deaths. Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan attends funeral ceremony of prominent Islamic scholar Muhammed Emin Sarac at Fatih Mosque in Istanbul, TurkeyTurkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan attends funeral ceremony of prominent Islamic scholar Muhammed Emin Sarac at Fatih Mosque in Istanbul, TurkeyErdogan was one of hundreds who gathered for the funeral, with attendees wearing masks butnot observing social distancing. President Tayyip Erdogan said on Wednesday Turkey will begin a gradual return to 'normal life' in March on a province-by-province basis.

Source: The Nation February 21, 2021 20:03 UTC