The 88th Anniversary of Atatürk's Passing Commemorated in Edremit
Ceremonies were held in Edremit to mark the 88th anniversary of the passing of Gazi Mustafa Kemal Atatürk.
12 November 2026, 10:29 · Edremit Belediyesi
This story was automatically translated from the Turkish original.
According to an announcement by the Edremit Municipality, commemoration ceremonies were organized in the district on the occasion of the 88th anniversary of the passing of Gazi Mustafa Kemal Atatürk. The program began with a wreath-laying ceremony at Şehit Hamdibey Square, followed by a moment of silence.
The event continued at the Şükrü Tunar Cultural Center, featuring a program prepared by Şehit Öğretmen Şenay Aybüke Yalçın Anatolian High School. District Governor Zafer Engin and protocol members presented awards to students who placed in painting, poetry, and essay competitions organized among schools.
District Governor Zafer Engin, 19th Commando Brigade Commander Brigadier General Bülent Tarhan, Mayor Mehmet Ertaş, Chief Public Prosecutor Medet Akcan, and numerous citizens attended the ceremony.
