He heard it while sleeping in the mosque, got up, and stood in silence alone.

He heard it while sleeping in the mosque, got up, and stood in silence alone.

05.01.2026 18:40

Before the Independence March ceremony in Sakarya, a student who fell asleep in the school's mosque stood up alone in respect as soon as he heard the sound of the anthem. The footage captured by the security camera and shared on social media by the school administration quickly garnered significant attention.

The incident that took place at a private school in Sakarya became a meaningful example of how attachment to national values is reflected in the world of children.

HE STOOD UP AS SOON AS HE HEARD THE NATIONAL ANTHEM

Ahmet Eymen Bekar, a middle school student who reportedly fell asleep in the school's mosque before the National Anthem ceremony held in the morning, stood up as soon as he heard the anthem. Despite being alone, Ahmet Eymen paid his respects and joined his friends in the ceremony area in singing the National Anthem.

THOSE MOMENTS ON CAMERA

The student's behavior, displayed without any prompting, was captured by security cameras. The footage shared on social media by the school administration quickly resonated widely. Thousands of users interpreted Ahmet Eymen's attitude as "a silent but strong love for the homeland," sending messages of thanks to his family and teachers.

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