Life in Bodrum stopped at 09.05
Quick Look
- 10 November Atatürk Commemoration Day events in Bodrum started with a ceremony at Bodrum Municipality Square.
- Participants laid a wreath at the Atatürk Monument and observed a 2-minute silence at 09.05.
- The events will continue at the Herodotus Cultural Center.
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Why It Matters
Every year on November 10, the anniversary of Atatürk's death is commemorated and a moment of silence is held throughout Türkiye.
10 November Atatürk Commemoration Day events in Bodrum started with a ceremony at Bodrum Municipality Square.
Bodrum District Governor Ali Sırmalı, Bodrum Mayor Tamer Mandalinci, department heads, veterans, representatives of non-governmental organizations and political parties, students, teachers and citizens attended the ceremony.
Wreaths were presented to the Ataturk Monument.
The ceremony continued with a 2-minute silence at 09.05, when Atatürk passed away.
After the moment of silence accompanied by sirens, the National Anthem was sung.
Life stopped in Bodrum, as in all of Türkiye.
Citizens on the streets observed a moment of silence.
Drivers also stopped their vehicles and observed a moment of silence.
Commemoration events will continue with the program to be held at the Herodotus Cultural Center.
Open Questions
- It is not specified which programs will be held at the Herodotus Cultural Center.
