Minister of Environment, Urbanization and Climate Change Murat Kurum met with Turkish pilgrims in the holy lands. Minister Kurum called President Erdoğan by phone and conveyed the greetings of the pilgrims. Kurum asked Erdoğan, "Sir, there are nearly 300 of our pilgrims here, would you like to address them?" and congratulated him on the holiday. President Erdoğan addressed the pilgrims on the phone, saying, "May Allah accept it. May God be your helper and supporter. I sincerely thank all my pilgrim brothers on behalf of myself and my nation." Erdoğan wished the pilgrims a blessed Eid, saying, "May God bring us to many more holidays in good health." The Turkish pilgrims applauded President Erdoğan, who addressed them.