Turkish president felicitates nation on Eid-al-Fitr

By Burak Bir

ANKARA (AA) - Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Sunday felicitated the nation in his message for Eid al-Fitr, which marks the end of the Muslim fasting month of Ramadan.

"I ask each and every member of our nation to turn this Eid-al-Fitr into a 'great feast of brotherhood' during which 85 million embrace each other, regardless of their origin or belief," Erdogan said in his video message.

He wished that the occasion becomes a means of peace, tranquility and well-being for Turkiye, the Turkish nation, the Islamic world and all humanity.

"On the occasion of the Eid, let's not forget to visit orphans, children of martyrs, as well as our mothers, fathers, relatives ... let's not forget the sick, the needy, the elderly, and the oppressed who took refuge in our country, with whom we share the same homeland," Erdogan added.

He thanked the security forces who are on duty “for our homeland’s protection,” and remembered the country’s "august martyrs" with grace and "gallant veterans" with gratitude.

Turkiye will start celebrating the three-day religious holiday on Monday.