Gazi Mustafa Kemal Atatürk was commemorated with ceremonies on the 88th anniversary of his death
Gazi Mustafa Kemal Atatürk was commemorated with ceremonies held in Burdur on the 88th anniversary of his death. Rector Prof. Dr. Hüseyin Dalgar also attended the ceremony.
Date | 10 November 2026, Tuesday
The first ceremony held at Burdur Republic Square began with the laying of wreaths at the Atatürk Monument by the Burdur Governorship, Burdur Municipality, and Garrison Command, followed by a 2-minute moment of silence at 09:05 when the sirens sounded.
Citizens around the ceremony area also participated in the moment of silence with the sound of the sirens. Then, the National Anthem was sung. The torches lit on all sides of the monument and the students standing guard next to the monument highlighted the significance of the day.
The commemoration program continued at the Burdur Mehmet Akif Ersoy University Conference and Exhibition Hall. In the program prepared by the teachers and students of Burdur Mehmet Uzal Social Sciences High School, an oratory performance was held. The speech indicating the meaning and importance of the day was given by the School Principal Mücahit Kılınç. School students recited poems.
Our ATA was commemorated at the ceremony held in front of the Rectorate
At the ceremony held in front of the Rectorate, a wreath was laid at the Atatürk Monument by the Vice Rector of MAKÜ, Prof. Dr. Hakan Öner, followed by a 2-minute moment of silence at 09:05 when the sirens sounded.
Academics and administrative staff present at the ceremony area participated in the moment of silence with the sound of the sirens. Then, the National Anthem was sung. The torches lit on both sides of the monument and the flags were lowered to half-mast.
