Turkish president sends Passover wishes to Jewish community

By Zafer Fatih Beyaz

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Friday released a message sending Passover (Pesach) holiday greetings to the Jewish community.

"On Passover, I congratulate the Jewish Community, who has lived together for centuries and who are an integral part of our society,” Erdogan said.

Erdogan expressed hope that these days, which have a special meaning for Jewish citizens, will lead to peace, justice and tranquility all over the world, especially in the Middle East.

He greeted the Jewish citizens with respect and wished them well-being.

The Passover, or Pesach, holiday commemorates the Israelites’ exodus from Egypt under the Prophet Moses and is considered one of the holiest times on the Jewish calendar.

This year, Passover began on the evening of April 22 and will end on the evening of April 30.

*Writing by Gozde Bayar