Osmanlı Devleti'nin Kudüs'teki Paskalya Kutlamalarına Yönelik Politikaları (XIX. Yüzyıl)
Policies of the Ottoman Empire for Easter Celebrations in Jerusalem (19th Century)

Summary/Abstract: The rights of faith and worship of non-Muslims living in Islamic towns, who called as zimmi, are guaranteed by the Islamic religion. When Jerusalem came under the rule of Muslims in 638, non-Muslims living here were also granted rights in this direction. This practice, which began with the covenant of Caliph Umar, was continued by all Islamic states, including the Ottoman administration.This study aims to put forward the policies of the Ottoman Empire towards Christian pilgrims who came to Jerusalem from all over the world for Easter Day. In this direction, the preparations made by the Ottoman Empire before the feast for Christians to celebrate Easter with confidence, the facilities provided for the Christians to reach Jerusalem, the measures taken for the housing and health needs and the provision of security and order will be examined based on archive documents in the context of freedom of worship granted to non-Muslims.

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