Commemorative events are held every year on November 10th, Atatürk Remembrance Day and Atatürk Week. On November 10, 1938, Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, the founder of the Republic of Turkey and a great leader, bid farewell to his beloved country and life. Atatürk, who should be an example to everyone with his emphasis on education, his respect for women, and his love for animals, deeply saddened the nation with his death. He was a leader frequently admired and emulated not only by the Turkish people but also by people of different nationalities. Atatürk, who passed away at 9:05 AM on November 10, 1938, is commemorated with various events on that day.
This year marks the 82nd anniversary of Atatürk's death. Every year, on November 10th, Atatürk Commemoration Day and during Atatürk Week, the founder of the Republic of Türkiye, Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, is commemorated.
To commemorate the passing of the Great Leader Atatürk, sirens sound at 09:05 every year, and citizens observe a moment of silence.
