20.04.2025 13:00
President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan congratulated Christian citizens on the occasion of Easter. Erdoğan stated, "I wish that the spirit of peace and love that Easter, symbolizing unity, brotherhood, and sharing, brings to humanity, always remains with us."
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President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan congratulated Christian citizens on the occasion of Easter with a message he published. Stating, "I congratulate our Christian citizens who belong to various churches and groups on their Easter holiday," President Erdoğan expressed, "As members of a civilization that places respect and love at its center, we attach great importance to all our citizens who have made Anatolia a land of peace for thousands of years being able to freely live their own religion, culture, and traditions."
"MAY THE SPIRIT OF PEACE AND LOVE THAT EASTER BRINGS TO HUMANITY BE WITH US"
Pointing out that Easter symbolizes unity, brotherhood, and sharing, Erdoğan said, "I wish for the spirit of peace and love that Easter brings to humanity to always be with us. With these feelings and thoughts, I once again congratulate our Christian citizens, especially, and all Christians on their Easter celebrations, and I extend my wishes for their well-being."
WHAT IS EASTER?
Easter is one of the most important religious holidays celebrated in Christianity to commemorate the resurrection of Jesus Christ after his crucifixion. This event, believed to have occurred three days after Jesus' death, symbolizes salvation and eternal life according to Christian faith. It is generally celebrated on a Sunday between the end of March and the end of April. There is a 40-day "Lenten Period" and "Holy Week" before the holiday. Common practices during Easter include egg dyeing, special ceremonies, and various celebrations. The egg symbolizes new life and resurrection.
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