10.11.2026 09:23
Ghazi Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, the founder of the Republic of Turkey, is being commemorated with ceremonies on the 88th anniversary of his passing. The state dignitaries led by President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan visited Anıtkabir. Signing the Anıtkabir Special Book, Erdoğan included the statements: “In this difficult period when our region and the world are struggling with crises, we have mobilized all our means to carry the Republic of Turkey, with its 86 million citizens, to a more prosperous future.”
On the 88th anniversary of the passing of the Great Leader Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, state officials gathered at Anıtkabir. Within the scope of the commemoration program, President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan also attended the ceremony at the Atatürk Culture, Language and History Higher Institution.
THE FIRST STOP OF THE COMMEMORATION PROGRAM IS ANITKABIR
In the capital, the November 10 commemoration programs began, as every year, with the visit of state officials to Anıtkabir. The ceremony at Anıtkabir began with state officials walking along the Lion Road. After President Erdoğan laid a wreath at Atatürk's mausoleum, a moment of silence was observed and the Turkish National Anthem was sung.
PRESIDENT ERDOĞAN SIGNED THE ANITKABIR SPECIAL GUESTBOOK
Signing the Anıtkabir Special Guestbook, Erdoğan said: “In this challenging period when our region and the world are grappling with crises, we have mobilized all our means to carry the Republic of Turkey, with its 86 million citizens, to a more prosperous future. In unity of goals and ideals with our nation, we will resolutely continue to revive this paradise homeland that is the sacred trust of our martyrs and veterans.”
LIFE CAME TO A STANDSTILL AT 09.05
At 09.05, the hour when Atatürk closed his eyes to life, sirens sounded throughout the country. Citizens observed a moment of silence in memory of the Great Leader.
COMMEMORATION CEREMONY AT THE ATATÜRK HIGHER INSTITUTION
After his visit to Anıtkabir, President Erdoğan proceeded to the Atatürk Culture, Language and History Higher Institution. Here, Erdoğan attended the commemoration ceremony held for the 88th anniversary of the eternal departure of Ghazi Mustafa Kemal Atatürk.
ANITKABIR OPENED TO PUBLIC VISITS
After the state ceremony was completed, Anıtkabir was opened to visits by citizens who wished to commemorate Atatürk at his grave.