President Recep Tayyip Erdogan extended Easter Holiday holiday Greetings to the Jews of Turkey community on Friday.
I congratulate our fellow Jews on Occasion of Easter Holiday. our country that for horns were displayed one of The most beautiful examples of Peaceful coexistence of Different religions and cultures, still land of Peace and security, Erdogan said in written statement. The President stated that unity and solidarity in the society with All its richness will always be Turkey’s greatest strength. “me share The joy of our Jewish citizens on Occasion of Easter and wish Well-being for them and for all Jews people,” he is added.
Easter, or Easter, and holiday It commemorates the exodus of the Israelites from Egypt under the rule of Moses one of holiest times on Jewish calendar. This year, the Jewish Passover holiday runs from Friday to April 23.
Turkey hosts small Jewish communitymainly concentrated in Istanbul and most of them are offspring of Sephardic Jews that took Shelter in The Ottoman Empire after fleeing Spain centuries ago. Their numbers dwindled due to the massacre that took place decades ago and the immigration to Israel over contracts.
This year, the holidays and the holy months of Three major religions coincided. Muslim world Note the month of fasting of Ramadan that started in April, while Christian believers celebrate Easter this weekend.
