Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, the founder of the Republic of Turkey, was commemorated with a ceremony in Konya, as in the rest of the country, on the 86th anniversary of his passing.
The November 10 commemoration ceremony began at the Monument Square. The ceremony was attended by Konya Governor İbrahim Akın, Konya Metropolitan Municipality Mayor Uğur İbrahim Altay, protocol members, and students.
After wreaths were placed at the Atatürk Monument, a two-minute moment of silence was observed at 09:05, accompanied by sirens, followed by the singing of the National Anthem. Following the ceremony, the program continued at the Konya State Theater.
After a speech by Osman Demiröz, Principal of Konya Meram Anatolian High School, highlighting the significance of the day, the program continued with activities prepared by students and teachers.
During the program, awards were also presented to students who placed in competitions held between schools on the theme of November 10.
