The Crossword Centre Clue-Writing Competition

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Clue no. 27: Salient feature of Istanbul – gentlemen hosting prayer conducted by the lady poet (5)(5)

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A clue to BULGE/HOMER (Right & Left).
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Comments on the clue
1.I tried to use 'salient' but gave up. Nice clue but I'm dubious about OM = prayer
2.A touch Byzantine with the explanation.