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Turkey commemorates 88th anniversary of Mustafa Kemal Atatürk's death

Turkey observed various ceremonies and tributes on November 10 to mark the 88th anniversary of the passing of Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, the founder of the Republic of Turkey.

National leaders, including President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and Minister of National Education Yusuf Tekin, issued messages emphasizing Atatürk's legacy of independence, science, and reason. President Erdoğan spoke at a ceremony at the Atatürk Culture, Language and History High Institution, stating that his administration works to protect the achievements of the Republic and the nation's historical identity.

Commemorations took place across the country, including local ceremonies in Kayseri, Menemen, and Ankara. The Turkish National Football Team also held a memorial at their training facilities. International settings also observed the day, such as the COP31 climate summit site in Antalya, where participants held a moment of silence.

In addition to official state events, various political figures, including MHP leader Devlet Bahçeli and Ankara Mayor Mansur Yavaş, shared tributes. The day was marked by widespread public participation, including siren sounds at 09:05 and social media tributes reflecting on Atatürk's enduring influence on Turkish identity and modern governance.

Entities

Anadolu University · Ankara · Anıtkabir · Atatürk Culture, Language and History High Institution · Atatürk High Institution · Borsa İstanbul · Bursa Chamber of Commerce · COP31 · CSO Ada Ankara · Denizli Chamber of Commerce · Devlet Bahçeli · Dolmabahçe Palace

Sources

A Milli Takım, Atatürk’ü andı [www.anadoludabugun.com.tr]
Ata’ya duygu dolu anma [www.ayancikgazetesi.com]
BAŞKAN GENÇ’TEN 10 KASIM MESAJI [akcaabatgazetesi.com.tr]