10.11.2026 10:44
Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, the Great Leader and founder of the Republic of Turkey, was commemorated on the 88th anniversary of his passing into eternity with a state ceremony held at Anıtkabir. At the ceremony, which was also attended by the command echelon and soldiers of the Turkish Armed Forces, the deep longing felt for the founder of the Republic was once again felt.
The heart of Turkey beat once again at Anıtkabir on November 10. Even though 88 years have passed since the Great Leader Mustafa Kemal Atatürk departed from among us, the love, respect, and gratitude felt for him are kept alive as on the first day. The command echelon of the Turkish Armed Forces (TSK) and soldiers also attended the state ceremony held at Atatürk's eternal resting place.
SOLDIERS ONCE AGAIN IN ATATÜRK'S PRESENCE AFTER 88 YEARS
Atatürk, who changed the fate of a nation and founded the Republic by leading the struggle for independence, was also commemorated with respect by today's representatives of his comrades-in-arms. The participation of the military delegation in the ceremony at Anıtkabir once again recalled the great legacy the Great Leader left behind.
88 YEARS HAVE PASSED, THE LONGING FOR HIM HAS NEVER SUBSIDED
Even though 88 years have passed, the absence of the Great Leader Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, who passed away at Dolmabahçe Palace on November 10, 1938, continues to be felt in the hearts of the Turkish nation. The ceremony at Anıtkabir also became a meaningful expression of the devotion, gratitude, and ever-undiminished longing felt for Atatürk.