On this sacred day of Eid al-Adha, I extend my warmest and most heartfelt wishes to all Muslims across the world. From Jakarta to Dakar, Istanbul to Brussels, Riyadh to Toronto — may this day bring you peace, love, and spiritual elevation.
Eid al-Adha, the “Festival of Sacrifice,” is more than a tradition. It is a timeless echo of faith — the legacy of Ibrahim (Abraham), who exemplified unwavering devotion to God. His willingness to sacrifice what he loved most reminds us that faith is not always about answers, but about trust, surrender, and transcendent love. This story teaches us something eternal: sometimes the trial we face contains within it the proof of our greatness.
Yet today is not just about ancient history. It is a call for modern solidarity. In a world marked by division, conflict, and silent suffering, Eid al-Adha reminds us that sacrifice is not only found in ritual. It lives in the smile we offer to the orphan, in the meal we share with the hungry, in the forgiveness we give to those who wronged us, and in the love we continue to show even when our own hearts are weary.
Today, I think of the families gathered in joy, the children laughing, the elders being honored, and the poor being remembered. But I also think of those who celebrate in solitude, in exile, in pain — in refugee camps, in hospital beds, behind prison walls. May this day reach them like a breath of hope, a reminder that every storm passes, and every night ends in dawn.
I do not speak today with mere words. I speak from the heart. I pray that this celebration becomes a bridge of unity between souls, between peoples, between generations. The story of Ibrahim was never about blood. It was always about shedding what keeps us from becoming who we are meant to be.
To all of you, wherever you are, I say with deep sincerity:
Eid Mubarak. May this day bring you peace, health, light, and courage.
With respect and solidarity,
Fatih AK
