Washington, D.C. [US], As Muslims around the world celebrate Eid al-Adha, organizations advocating for the rights of Uyghur and Turkic Muslims in East Turkistan (China's Xinjiang province) have issued a poignant call for global solidarity and action. Messages have been issued.

These appeals highlight the dire human rights situation in the region, urging the international community to stand up against ongoing oppression under Chinese rule.

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"On this holy #EidAlAdha, we reflect on faith and resilience. We urge the global #Muslim community to stand with the #Uyghur/Turk Muslims of occupied #EastTurkistan who face genocide and their faith. Are deprived of.Let us unite in prayer and action for their dignity and freedom,” reads the message.

Similarly, the East Turkistan National Movement also extended its greetings on Eid al-Adha and urged the global community to remember the people suffering under Chinese occupation.

The organization posted, "As you gather with loved ones to celebrate this holy holiday, please remember and pray for the Muslims of occupied East Turkistan who suffered colonization and genocide under Chinese occupation. Are."

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He further called for collective action, saying, "Stand with us in demanding an end to China's continued oppression, and join our call for justice, liberation, and the restoration of dignity, trust, and freedom of the people of East Turkestan "

The East Turkistan National Movement has been at the forefront of efforts to end the "ongoing Uyghur genocide", promote democracy, political and human rights, and restore the independence and freedom of East Turkistan.Their messages on this important Islamic holiday are aimed at mobilizing support from the global Muslim community and beyond, while stressing the urgent need for international intervention.

The situation in East Turkestan, officially known by China as the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region, has been a significant human rights issue.

Reports of mass detention, forced labor, and severe restrictions on religious practices have been widely condemned by human rights organizations and governments around the world.

Despite these efforts, the Chinese government has consistently denied allegations of genocide and human rights abuses, claiming that their actions in the region are aimed at countering insurgency and promoting economic development.

Eid al-Adha messages from the exiled East Turkistan government and the East Turkistan National Movement are a reminder of the struggles faced by Uyghur and Turkic Muslims.As they celebrate this solemn occasion, these organizations urge the international community to unite in prayer and action to support their quest for justice, freedom and the preservation of their cultural and religious heritage.