06.02.2025 08:21
A silent march was held in Hatay, which suffered the greatest destruction from the earthquakes centered in Kahramanmaraş, at 04:17. During the memorial events on the second anniversary of the earthquake, those who lost their loved ones were overcome with tears.
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On February 6, 2023, in Hatay, where 24,147 people lost their lives in the earthquakes measuring 7.7 and 7.6 centered in Kahramanmaraş, citizens gathered at Ürgen Park to commemorate the 2nd anniversary of the disaster.
THEY GATHERED IN FRONT OF THE ATATÜRK MONUMENT
Hatay Governor Mustafa Masatlı, Metropolitan Mayor Mehmet Öntürk, city protocol, those who lost their loved ones in the earthquake, and citizens proceeded to a silent march from here. Those walking from Atatürk Street arrived in front of the Atatürk Monument in Cumhuriyet Square.
THEY WERE OVERWHELMED WITH TEARS
At 04:17, the time when the disaster of the century occurred, those who lost their loved ones were overwhelmed with tears. A moment of silence was observed for 65 seconds for the deceased, and the National Anthem was sung. Prayers were offered by representatives of the three Abrahamic religions. After the prayers made here, the crowd laid carnations in the Asi River for those who lost their lives in the earthquake.
THOSE WHO LOST THEIR LIVES IN THE EARTHQUAKE WERE REMEMBERED IN İSKENDERUN
Meanwhile, in the İskenderun district of Hatay, at 04:17, the district protocol and citizens gathered at the Monument Area, observed a moment of silence for those who lost their lives in the earthquake, and sang the National Anthem. After the recitation of the Quran, representatives of the three Abrahamic religions prayed one by one.
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