The 103rd anniversary of the Republic was celebrated on the evening of October 29 by illuminating landmarks with the Turkish flag at home and abroad. From Dubai to Doha, and from Istanbul to New York, the crescent and star and Republic Day messages appeared at many locations.
The 828-meter Burj Khalifa, the world’s tallest building, was illuminated with the Turkish flag at 7:20 p.m. local time, as announced by Türkiye’s Consulate General in Dubai. Citizens gathered around the building and recited the Turkish national anthem.
Galata Tower illuminated with the crescent and star
In Istanbul, Galata Tower was also bathed in red on the evening of October 29. The crescent and star, the words “October 29 Republic Day” and an image from the years of the Turkish War of Independence were projected onto the tower.
The historic tower was visible from many points in the Golden Horn and Beyoğlu during the evening.
Eight landmarks in Doha illuminated with the Turkish flag
In Doha, the capital of Qatar, Al Jaber Towers, The Torch, the Sheraton Hotel, e18hteen Towers, Al Fardan Tower, Al Jassar Dome, the Museum of Islamic Art and the National Museum of Qatar were illuminated in the colors of the Turkish flag at the initiative of Türkiye’s Embassy in Doha.
The Tbilisi Tower in Georgia’s capital, Tbilisi, was also illuminated in the colors of the Turkish flag.
Celebratory message displayed on a digital screen in New York
A digital screen on the New Jersey side of the Lincoln Tunnel, which connects New York and New Jersey in the United States, displayed the message “Happy Republic Day Türkiye.”
GÖKTÜRK-1 captured the Atatürk portrait in Anatolia from space
The Ministry of National Defence shared images captured by the GÖKTÜRK-1 satellite of flags and portraits carved into mountains in Anatolia. The images showed the giant portrait and signature of Gazi Mustafa Kemal Atatürk on Keşiş Mountain.
The satellite also captured eight Turkish flags carved into mountains stretching from Mut district in Mersin to Kahramanmaraş, as well as the historic texture of Harput in Elazığ integrated with the crescent and star.
In Ankara, a ceremonial march was held from the Grand National Assembly of Türkiye to the First Parliament building to mark the 103rd anniversary of the Republic, while Anıtkabir was visited by many citizens throughout the day.
