Veterans Day Celebrated in Northern Cyprus on September 19

On September 19, Northern Cyprus observed Veterans Day with various commemorative events. The ceremonies took place at the Bosphorus Martyrs' Cemetery and at the Atatürk Monument in Nicosia.

The day’s first official ceremony began at 9:00 AM in front of the Atatürk Monument in Nicosia. It was held to honor and show respect for veterans.

Attendees included the Speaker of Parliament, Zorlu Töre; the Governor of Nicosia District, Cemal Kızılay; representatives from the Turkish Cypriot Peacekeeping Forces, the Security Forces Command, and several associations.

During the commemoration, a wreath was laid at the monument, followed by a moment of silence and the raising of flags as the national anthem played.

The ceremony at the Bosphorus Martyrs' Cemetery started at 10:00 AM with the laying of wreaths. After the flags were raised, a moment of silence was observed, and the national anthem was performed. The event concluded with a visit to the graves of the martyrs.

Following the Battle of Sakarya in August 1921, Mustafa Kemal Atatürk was honored with the title of "Gazi" and the rank of "Marshal," and September 19 was declared Veterans Day.