President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan attended the performance of the play “Şüheda 1915”, staged by the Ministry of National Education on March 18 Martyrs’ Commemoration Day and the 111th anniversary of the Victory of Çanakkale at Beştepe Nation’s Convention and Culture Center. Source: Presidency of the Republic of Türkiye
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“We commemorate with immense pride and profound emotion the anniversary of the Çanakkale Victory, one of the most glorious epics in our nation’s history, and we remember with mercy, gratitude, and deep appreciation our heroes who made Çanakkale impassable. Çanakkale is more than just a battle; it is an unparalleled epic that proclaims to the world our faith, sacrifice, patriotism, and sense of nationhood. The struggle waged by faith-filled hearts at Çanakkale bears witness to the fact that our nation will never surrender its freedom and independence, marking a historic turning point. Our heroes, hailing from all across Anatolia,...
Speaking at an iftar dinner with journalists and writers, President Erdoğan said: “A destructive war, in which Israel acts as the battering ram, is unfolding in our region at the moment. Innocent children are being murdered brutally as they are attending their classes at schools. A network, which holds power and deems themselves superior to other people, is dragging our region into disaster step by step.” President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan delivered a speech during an iftar dinner with journalists and writers at the Presidential Complex. Source: Presidency of the Republic of Türkiye
President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan attended the opening ceremony of Hacı İbrahim Demir Mosque in Ankara. Source: Presidency of the Republic of Türkiye
Speaking at the award ceremony of the Holy Quran Fine Recitation Competition, President Erdoğan said: “Many parts of our region, starting from our immediate vicinity, and the geography close to our hearts are unfortunately grappling with wars, crises and sufferings today. Innocent children, vulnerable people, and our tens of thousands of brothers and sisters are being martyred by never-ending bombs, bullets and attacks. All of us must assume responsibility in order to put out this fire before it further grows and to prevent further casualties.” President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan made a speech at the award ceremony of the...
The presidency's Head of Communications, Burhanettin Duran, issued a message congratulating the Islamic World on the Laylat al-Qadr. In a post on his NSosyal account, Head of Communications Duran said: "I wish that Laylat al-Qadr will be auspicious for our nation, the Islamic world, and all oppressed regions across the world. One of the profound meanings of this blessed night is to keep alive the hope for a world where justice, compassion and brotherhood prevail. May our Laylat al-Qadr be blessed."
The Presidency's Head of Communications, Burhanettin Duran, issued a message commenting on Israel’s attempt to prevent worship at Al-Aqsa Mosque. In the post on his NSosyal account, Head of Communications Duran said: “Following the genocide in Gaza, Israel continues to take steps that further increase instability in the region. The attempt to prevent worship at Al-Aqsa Mosque is unacceptable. It constitutes not only a disrespect toward Muslims but toward humanity as a whole and represents a violation of international law. Israel’s ground operation launched against Lebanon is also escalating tensions in the region and targeting Lebanon’s...
Presidency’s Head of Communications Burhanettin Duran issued a message on his NSosyal account on the occasion of the 15 March International Day to Combat Islamophobia. In his post, Head of Communications Duran said: "15 March International Day to Combat Islamophobia is a universal day that highlights the importance attached to tolerance, justice, and the culture of co-existence. Unfortunately, Muslims in different regions of the world face discrimination and hostilities targeting their worship, sacred places, and daily lives. Such actions threaten not only individuals but also social peace and human rights. We know that cultivating a collective conscience against all forms of...
Speaking at an iftar dinner held in Istanbul for the İstanbul representatives of media outlets and presidential correspondents, organised by the Presidency’s Directorate of Communications, Head of Communications Burhanettin Duran stated that the holy month of Ramadan is a period for Muslims marked by self-reflection and a rise in acts of worship, and that it is also a time when solidarity and mutual assistance become more visible at the societal level. Head of Communications Duran said, "Unfortunately, during this month, we are also witnessing troubling developments. We live in an age in which oppression has become normalised. The fact...