26.05.2026 12:20
President Erdogan released a video message for Eid al-Adha. "At a time when our region is grappling with a series of wars and crises, Turkey stands out as an island of stability with its economy and infrastructure," Erdogan said, adding, "After the dust cloud around us settles, Turkey will hopefully be one of the shining stars of the new era." Erdogan also warned citizens to adhere to speed limits.
President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, in a video message released on the occasion of Eid al-Adha, emphasized unity, togetherness, and brotherhood. Stating that Turkey maintains its peace and stability despite tensions in the region, Erdoğan said citizens must definitely obey traffic rules and speed limits during their holiday journeys.
In his message, Erdoğan stated, "In this period when our region is grappling with a series of wars and crises, Turkey stands out as an island of stability with its economy, infrastructure, experienced institutions, and meritorious cadres, most importantly with its strengthened domestic peak. After the dust cloud around us dissipates, Turkey will hopefully be one of the shining stars of the new era. We are doing whatever is necessary for this."
President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan said the following in his message:
"My dear nation, my beloved brothers and sisters, I greet you with my most heartfelt feelings, respect, and affection. I sincerely congratulate your Eid al-Adha, which is a spiritual blessing of our Lord. I say thanks to Allah, who has brought us to another holiday in health and peace of heart.
I sincerely wish that these blessed days may bring goodness to our country, our dear nation, the Islamic world, and all humanity. May your sacrifices, prayers, and acts of charity be accepted in the sight of God, and may they increase your rewards, God willing.
"EID IS SPENT WITH SORROW IN GAZA"
I send my strongest solidarity messages on behalf of myself and my nation to all my brothers and sisters who are experiencing this holiday with sorrow, pain, and a deep ache in their hearts in different parts of our geography of hearts, especially Gaza. I congratulate them individually on their Eid al-Adha.
"TO MANY EIDS CENTERED ON PEACE"
I pray that our Lord grants us, both as a nation and as a community, many more Eids centered on peace, well-being, unity, and fraternity. In addition to being a form of worship, sacrifice also means approaching, getting closer, and being close in terms of its literal meaning.
I believe that every one of our citizens will make the most efficient use of this spiritual feast through visits to spouses, friends, and relatives, as well as through aid and solidarity activities. Thus, they will both get closer to Allah and bond with each other with stronger ties.
"IF WE TRULY UNDERSTAND THESE DAYS, BROTHERHOOD WILL STRENGTHEN"
If we can fully comprehend these blessed days, where affection and altruism embrace hearts, then our brotherhood will strengthen. Hardship will be replaced by relief, and resentment will be replaced by embrace.
My prayer and expectation are that this Eid will also lead to softening of hearts, reconciliation of the estranged, mending of grievances, and complete opening of clenched fists.
"ISRAEL IS OCCUPYING OUR GEOGRAPHY"
My dear nation, while the Islamic world experiences the joy of attaining a climate of peace, on the other hand, our region and the world are going through a period of high stress. Despite the ceasefire, Israel brazenly continues its occupation, destruction, massacres, and illegal settlement activities at different points in our geography, from Gaza to the West Bank, from East Jerusalem to Lebanon.
"EFFECTS OF WAR FELT FROM ENERGY TO ECONOMY"
Again, the negative effects of the war triggered by Israel's provocations and plots are felt in many areas, from energy to agriculture, trade to transportation, and the economy to security.
"WAR IN THE REGION, STABILITY IN TURKEY"
In this period when our region is grappling with a series of wars and crises, Turkey stands out as an island of stability with its economy, infrastructure, experienced institutions, meritorious cadres, and most importantly, its strengthened domestic peak.
"WE ARE REAPING THE FRUITS OF OUR DEFENSE INDUSTRY STEPS"
Despite criticisms and obstacles, we are reaping the benefits of the policies we have pursued for 23 years in every sense, especially in our defense industry. With an economic size that has increased from $238 billion to over $1.6 trillion, and annual exports from $36 billion to $276 billion, and with defense and aerospace exports exceeding $10 billion from $248 million, Turkey is writing a success story rarely seen in the world.
"TURKEY IS THE SHINING STAR OF THE NEW ERA"
After the dust cloud around us dissipates, Turkey will hopefully be one of the shining stars of the new era. We are doing whatever is necessary for this.
"GAMES ARE BEING DISRUPTED BEYOND OUR BORDERS"
The terror-free Turkey process, whose strategic value for our country's future and the stability of our region is better understood these days, is one of these. We are carefully, with common sense and sincerity, carrying this historic process to its destination, which contributes to strengthening peace and security within our borders and disrupting imperialist games beyond our borders. Our will to rescue our nation from this calamity, which has cost Turkey over $2 trillion economically, is complete. We continue on our way robustly and swiftly.
With these thoughts, I wish that Eid al-Adha will once again bring goodness to our country, our nation, the Islamic world, and all humanity. May our Lord accept the prayers and worship of our brothers and sisters who are in the holy lands to perform the Hajj pilgrimage. I especially request our citizens who will travel during the holiday to obey speed limits and traffic rules. I greet you with love and respect and wish you a peaceful Eid al-Adha with your families and loved ones. May your Eid be blessed. Stay well."