HATAY (AA) - August 2, 2012 - Three divine religions' representatives came together at a fast-breaking meal in southern province of Hatay on Wednesday.
Speaking at the fast-breaking meal, Governor of Hatay, Mehmet Celalettin Lekesiz said that residents of Hatay are filled with power of love.
Muftu of Hatay, Mustafa Sinanoglu, said that it does not matter for them to be Christian, Jewish, Alewi or Sunni. He said that they all live together in peace and friendship in Hatay which has to be seen by the whole world.
Nasrettin Eskiocak, the representative of the Alewi community, said that the tradition of tolerance, friendship and peace in Hatay should keep going and be a model for others.
Chairman of the Foundation of Orthodox Church, Fadi Hurigul, stated that the city of Antakya is the city of culture, love, peace, social solidarity and the unity of civilizations.
Chairman of the Jewish community foundation, Saul Cenudioglu, said that he wishes Ramadan would bring peace and clemency to the whole humanity.
Also speaking on the behalf of Armenian community, Cem Capar, said that people who come from different backgrounds and different cultures, religions in Hatay came together to eat at the same table.
