27.05.2026 09:00
President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan greeted journalists after performing the Eid al-Adha prayer at the Grand Çamlıca Mosque. His response to the question "Rize bagel is something else, isn't it?" while offering simit to the press made everyone smile. Erdoğan said, "No, no. Istanbul simit is different, Ankara simit is different, and Rize simit is completely different."
President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan performed the Eid al-Adha prayer together with citizens at the Great Çamlıca Mosque. After the prayer, Erdoğan exchanged greetings with the congregation and chatted with press members at the mosque exit.
OFFERED SIMIT TO JOURNALISTS
During the greetings, Erdoğan offered simit to journalists, drawing attention with his warm demeanor. Colorful dialogues took place during the simit distribution.
"RIZE SIMIT IS UNIQUE"
In response to a journalist's question, "Isn't Rize simit something else?", Erdoğan said, "No. Istanbul simit is different, Ankara simit is different, and Rize simit is completely unique."
EID MESSAGE AT MOSQUE EXIT
Erdoğan emphasized that Eid days are days of love, respect, unity, solidarity, and togetherness, and wished everyone a happy Eid al-Adha. Chatting with citizens, Erdoğan also exchanged greetings with those waiting for him around the mosque.