A Nationwide Pause in Turkey to Honor Atatürk
Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, the founding father of the Republic of Turkey, was commemorated on the 85th anniversary of his passing. Across the nation, citizens observed a minute of silence as sirens echoed at 09:05.
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On the 85th anniversary of the demise of the Eternal Commander-in-Chief, the Great Leader Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, life came to a standstill throughout Turkey when the clock struck 09:05.
At five minutes past 9 o'clock, people nationwide paid their respects to their ancestors.
Here are snapshots from across Turkey...
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