Türkiye is celebrating Victory Day on August 30

Türkiye celebrated Victory Day on August 30, with ceremonies and public events across the country. The first official ceremony, marking Victory Day was held at Anıtkabir, the mausoleum of Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, the founder of the Republic of Türkiye.

The ceremony began with the state officials, led by President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, walking along the Road of Lions. Victory Day marks the final battle in western Anatolia against Greek forces in 1922 and is dedicated to the Turkish Armed Forces. The day also marks Turkish Armed Forces Day, linking the historic victory to the military's role in the country's national narrative.