Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan spoke by phone with the leaders of several Muslim countries, whom he congratulated on the holiday of Kurban Bayram, expressing hope for peace in the Islamic world and emphasizing the importance of the unity of all Muslims, Anadolu Agency reported, quoted by BTA.
The Islamic world is celebrating Eid al-Adha with sadness because of Israel's oppression in Gaza, Erdogan told Pakistani Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif yesterday, on the first day of the holiday.
The Turkish leader spoke on the phone with Sharif to convey Eid al-Fitr greetings to him and the Pakistani people, the social network "X" reported. The Directorate of Communications of the Turkish Presidency.
Erdogan also met with the President of the UAE, Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, to whom he expressed hope to ensure that "Kurban Bayram is celebrated in peace and tranquility in the occupied Palestinian territories, where blood and tears prevail".< /p>
The Turkish president has conveyed his congratulations to al-Nahyan and his people, the Communications Directorate announced.
In another telephone conversation - with the crown prince of Saudi Arabia, Mohammed bin Salman, Erdogan emphasized the importance of the "unity of the Islamic world" in these difficult times.
Conveying Eid al-Fitr greetings to Salman and the Saudi people, the Turkish president also congratulated the crown prince on Riyadh's decision to host 1,000 members of the families of the "martyrs" and wounded from Gaza for Hajj (pilgrimage to Mecca).
In front of Iraqi President Abdul Latif Rashid, President Erdoğan wished that Eid al-Adha, one of the most special days for the Islamic world, would be celebrated in a truly festive manner. He has expressed hope that peace, happiness and prosperity will prevail in the Islamic world, especially in the Palestinian territories.