Eid

Thousands of traffic accidents resulted in the death of 22 individuals across the country during the first three days of the Eid al-Adha holiday, Interior Minister Ali Yerlikaya has announced.

More than 4,000 people were injured in road accidents between June 15 and 17, Yerlikaya said on June 18 on a social media post.

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan extended his Eid al-Adha greetings to leaders across the region on June 16, emphasizing the need for peace in Palestinian territories amid the ongoing conflict.

A child plays at the Byzantine-era Hagia Sophia, which was recently controversially converted into a mosque, on the first day of Eid al-Adha in Istanbul, Sunday. Muslims around the world celebrate Eid al-Adha by sacrificing animals to commemorate the prophet Ibrahim's faith in being willing to sacrifice his son. [AP]

The first day of Eid al-Adha has witnessed a mass exodus from urban centers as vacationers flocked to coastal resorts to relish their holidays.

Citizens across Türkiye celebrated Eid al-Adha with prayers at major mosques, while leaders emphasized messages of peace and security.

Eid al-Adha celebrations began with prayers across Türkiye, as citizens gathered in mosques early in the morning.

The country has completed its final preparations for the four-day Eid al-Adha amidst travel precautions and the hustle and bustle of shopping centers.

Eid al-Adha, or the feast of sacrifice, is set to begin on June 16, with the symbolic sacrifice of livestock as part of the rituals associated with the festival.

The retail sector may see a significant increase in trade volume during the Eid al-Adha holiday, according to the United Brands Association (BMD).

The association said that the Eid holiday will coincide with Father's Day, which will give an additional boost to sales of retailers.

Bodrum, the beloved tourist haven for both domestic and international visitors, is poised for a bustling Eid al-Adha period, with the population expected to swell to 1 million.

The coastal city faces a high demand for accommodation as the Eid holiday, which was extended to a nine-day period, coincides with summer vacations.

The Mediterranean resort of Antalya and Greek Islands will be in high demand during the Eid al-Adha holiday in mid-June, with some 50,000 Turks expected to visit those islands, according to representative of the tourism industry.

The Eid al-Adha will take place between June 16-19, but people from the tourism sector expect the government to extend the holiday.

As the three-day celebration of Eid al-Fitr commenced on April 10, political leaders conveyed messages of congratulations and addressed pressing national and international matters.

President and ruling Justice and Development Party (AKP) leader Recep Tayyip Erdoğan took to social media to extend his wishes.