Republic Day

The nation celebrated the 101st anniversary of the Turkish Republic's founding on Oct. 29, with festivities held in cities across the country.

In the capital Ankara, streets and squares were adorned with Turkish flags, and citizens paid homage to modern Türkiye founder Mustafa Kemal Atatürk by visiting Anıtkabir, his mausoleum.

The Istanbul leg of the fifth Presidential International Yacht Races will commence on Oct. 26, organizers have announced.

Ilinden, celebrated on August 2 according to the old calendar, honors the Holy Prophet Elijah. Recognized by Christians as one of the greatest biblical prophets, Elijah is also considered one of the two most significant figures of the Old Testament, alongside Moses.

A wreath-laying ceremony was held by the President of the Republic at the Monument of the Unknown Soldier

In a historic and symbolic gesture, French President Emmanuel Macron expressed deep appreciation for the "great honor for France" as a combined band and marching contingent of the French Armed Forces participated in India's 75th Republic Day Parade on Kartavya Path.

Nearly 1.2 million people visited Anıtkabir on Oct. 29, the mausoleum of modern Türkiye's founder Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, setting a new visitor record on the 100th anniversary of the Turkish Republic, the Defense Ministry has announced.

Republic Day is a public holiday commemorating the proclamation of the Republic of Turkey, on 29 October 1923

Turkey is marking the 98th anniversary of the republic's founding day with a series of events across the country today, from concerts to dance performances, light shows, exhibitions and conferences.

President Recep Tayyip Erdo?an's aspiration to put his stamp on the history of the 92-year-old Republic of Turkey through distinctive moves dominated this year's celebrations of Republic Day, while opposition leaders, however, were ringing alarm bells over the future of the country.