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Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan was filmed during the Eid al-Fitr holiday refusing a piece of bread offered by a citizen.
In the footage that circulated on social media, Erdogan is seen refusing to accept pretzels (traditional Turkish bread with sesame seeds) from a citizen and taking them from his son.
????️ President Erdoğan simitçiye "Simitten buriya da vermiyor musun" he said, adding:
— T24 (@t24comtr) March 20, 2026
???? "Bu bizim simit, beseket Rize'de olur" pic.twitter.com/8EEQFSUiw4
According to reports, this action is related to security measures followed at public activities.
The video went viral online and attracted widespread attention.
During his Eid al-Fitr speech, Erdogan expressed concern about developments in the Middle East and stressed that he hopes this holiday will strengthen unity and brotherhood in Turkey.
Booo sa i ngjajme ketyre ne!!! Sikur na kane prere kerthizen. Vetem se ne jemi si laviret, e dredhim sa me turqit, sa me cifutet, sa me perendimoret. Ndaj kemi ngelur nje province.