103rd Anniversary of Victory Day Marked with Ceremonies and Celebrations
Turkey marked the 103rd anniversary of Victory Day (Zafer Bayramı,) on Aug. 30 with ceremonies, parades, and cultural events across the country, honoring one of the pivotal victories that led to the nation’s independence. Observed every year on Aug. 30, Victory Day commemorates the 1922 Battle of Dumlupınar, when Turkish forces under Mustafa Kemal Atatürk […]
Zafer Bayramı (Victory Day) – a day of national pride
Every nation has days that hold special significance, and for Turkey, one of the most important is August 30: Zafer Bayramı (Victory Day). After the Ottoman Empire’s defeat at the end of World War I, Turkey faced occupation by Allied forces. This sparked the Turkish War of Independence, which began in 1919 under the leadership […]