Minister Bolat, Governor Gül and Mayor Turan commemorated the beloved martyrs with prayers at their graves on the ninth anniversary of 15 July On the

On the ninth anniversary of 15 July Democracy and National Unity Day, Mr. Ömer Bolat, the Minister of Trade Mr. Davut Gül, the Governor of İstanbul and Mr. M. Ergün Turan, the Mayor of Fatih Municipality commemorated the martyrs who were lost their lives in FETÖ's treacherous coup attempt, praying at their graves.

On the ninth anniversary of 15 July Democracy and National Unity Day, the heroes who fell as martyrs in the heinous coup attempt by FETÖ were once again remembered with mercy and gratitude. As part of the commemoration programmes in Istanbul; Mr. Ömer Bolat, the Minister of Trade, Mr. Davut Gül, the Governor of İstanbul and Mr. M. Ergün Turan, the Mayor of İstanbul Municipality visited the Edirnekapı and Çengelköy 15 July Martyrs' Cemeteries.

The visits began with prayers at the graves of the martyrs, followed by recitations from the Holy Qur'an and Fatiha prayers for the souls of the martyrs. Throughout the programme, both citizens and protocol members paid their respects at the martyrs' graves with deep reverence and sorrow.

Following the visit, Mr. Turan, the Mayor made a statement to the public, saying that 15 July was a great story of resistance written by the collective will of a nation. Mr. Turan said, ‘If our call to prayer continues to ring out and our flag continues to fly freely at the highest point, we owe it to our beloved martyrs who sacrificed their lives that night.’

Emphasising in his statements that 15 July was not an ordinary coup attempt, but a comprehensive attack on the unity and integrity of the Republic of Türkiye as well as on the will of the people and the ideal of independence, Mr. Turan, the Mayor stated that the determined stance shown by the nation changed the fate of that night.

Mr. Turan said, ‘On that blessed night, people who took to the streets with faith and stood up to tanks, weapons and threats. The source of this courage is patriotism and faith. On that night, our nation not only embraced its own destiny, but also the future of its country.’

During visits to the Edirnekapı and Çengelköy Martyrs' Cemeteries, the 15 July Association organised meetings with the families and relatives of the martyrs. The loyalty shown to the legacy left behind by the martyrs left a lasting impression on the programme. This gathering, held to share the families' grief, keep their memories alive and offer them support, was deeply meaningful.

Mr. Turan, the Mayor said, ‘Falling a martyr and protecting the sacred memory of our heroes who made these lands our homeland is not only a duty, but also a moral and historical responsibility,’ expressing that this responsibility must be passed on to future generations.

Stating that they were inspired by the determination shown on 15 July while building the future of Türkiye, Mr. Turan added, ‘By protecting the legacy of our martyrs, who are the unwavering guardians of our brotherhood, unity and sacred cause, we are determined to keep our national will, independence and sovereignty alive forever.’

At the end of the visit, carnations were laid on the graves of the martyrs. The commemoration programmes, which attracted considerable interest from citizens, concluded with prayers.

The words of Mr. Turan, the Mayor once again demonstrated that the spirit of 15 July is still alive:

“The name of victory is Türkiye, the name of spirit is faith, and the name of stance is homeland.”