Crowds join Anzac Day services for Australia, New Zealand forces

On April 25, Australians and New Zealanders gathered in Turkiye and France to observe solemn Anzac Day ceremonies, commemorating the 110th anniversary of the Gallipoli landings during World War I. At the Anzac Commemorative Site on the Gallipoli Peninsula, Turkiye, hundreds of attendees participated in the dawn service, which commenced at 5:30 AM local time. 

Likewise, In France, the Australian National Memorial near Villers-Bretonneux hosted a dawn service to honor the sacrifices made by Australian forces during World War I. These ceremonies serve as a poignant reminder of the enduring legacy of the Anzac spirit—characterized by courage, mateship, and sacrifice—and its continued relevance in fostering national unity and remembrance.