With the participation of politicians and the president: 150,000 members of the Druze community celebrate Nabi Shuaib
Tens of thousands of Druze visit Jethro's tomb, near the village of Hitim, as part of the traditional holiday.
The president, government ministers and members of the opposition came to speak.
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Yoav Itiel
25/04/2022
Monday, 25 April 2022, 12:23 Updated: 13:14
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Those present at Jethro's tomb.
Today (Photo: Official website, without)
Members of the Druze community in Israel are celebrating the holiday of Nabi Shuaib today (Monday), and 150,000 people have been visiting the tomb of the prophet Jethro, Nabi Shuaib, near Kfar Hitim, the holiest site for the community since last night.
Prior to the event, the traditional procession that took place in the Druze villages in the Galilee took place and ended at the tomb complex.
Among the guests who came to greet the community were also President Yitzhak Herzog, Ministers Gideon Saar and Bnei Gantz, Deputy Minister Yair Golan, former Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, former Minister Israel Katz and MKs Mansour Abbas and others. In addition, a Palestinian delegation arrived from Ramallah. The spiritual of the Druze community in Israel, Sheikh Moafek Tarif, spoke and touched on painful issues, such as the Nationality Law, the construction crisis, the annexation of Druze authorities to neighboring authorities.
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Present at Jethro's tomb.
Today (Photo: Official website, without)
President Herzog spoke in favor of strengthening the alliance with the Druze community.
"Not just as combatants on the battlefield, but in all areas of life," he said.
"The Druze community does not stand still for a moment on its guard. Thus, alongside the commitment to values and wonderful tradition, we are proud to present that you bring in the impressive achievements of girls and members of the community who fill more and more key positions."
Herzog added that "Memorial Day and the upcoming Independence Day, each in its own way, emphasize the Israeli partnership so that you are a central part of it. You are our partners in joy and sorrow. Independence Day. There, too, we will all be together, side by side Druze Muslim and Christian Jews alike. You are full partners in the achievements and prosperity of the state. ".
Defense Minister Benny also thanked the Druze community, saying: "The State of Israel has not done enough over the years to promote and improve the situation of the community, which shows absolute loyalty in everything it has done in the country."
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