23.09.2015 Ankara

In his press release regarding Feast of Eid, TOBB President M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu stated that holidays are an occasion for strengthening unity and solidarity among people.

Hisarcıklıoğlu said, “We must reach this understanding. Pain, loneliness and poverty can only be beaten by unity and solidarity, to be turned into shared joy. It is fitting for man to be close with his brother and hold his hand in honesty.

It is fitting that man stand against terror, violence against innocents and oppression. It is fitting that we work together to build a world wherein everyone can live freely and in solidarity. Holidays are days in which we can see joy in all children’s eyes.”

Stressing that the terror attacks throughout our country and violence throughout Muslim lands, the plight of refugees are leaving deep marks on hearts, Hisarcıklıoğlu said:

“The Feast of Eid tells us about sharing, brotherhood and solidarity. At its core are love and peace. We must all work to feel these sentiments and overcome all of the hardships which are facing us.

I believe that we will leave our children a better world when people prefer to let live, not kill; to love, not hate.”