Martyrs' cemeteries were visited in Zonguldak, Kocaeli and Düzce within the scope of "15 July Democracy and National Unity Day" events.
During the visit to the martyrdom in Asri Cemetery in Zonguldak, the Holy Quran was read, prayers were said, and carnations were left on the graves.
Governor Osman Hacıbektaşoğlu, in his speech here, stated that the sacrifice made by the nation will never be forgotten.
Provincial protocol and citizens attended the program.
The program at Kocaeli Bağçeşme Namazgah Martyrdom started with the recitation of the Holy Quran and prayer. After the program, Governor İlhami Aktaş and protocol members left carnations on the graves of the martyrs.
Governor Aktaş told journalists that on the 10th anniversary of the treacherous coup attempt of July 15, various commemoration programs will be organized throughout the day in order not to forget what happened that night and to pass it on to future generations.
Emphasizing that the fight against those who attack the will of the nation should not be forgotten, Aktaş said, "I wish God's mercy on our martyrs of July 15, and I wish our veterans a healthy and long life." he said.
Naval Training and Garrison Commander Rear Admiral Selçuk Akarı, Metropolitan Municipality Mayor Tahir Büyükakın, Kocaeli Chief Public Prosecutor Semih Akgün, Provincial Police Chief Faruk Karaduman, Provincial Gendarmerie Commander Senior Colonel Murat Bozkurt, Provincial Mufti Mehmet Sönmezoğlu, Turkish War Disabled Veterans, Martyr Widows and Orphans Association Kocaeli Branch President Şaban Arlı, political party representatives and martyrs and martyrs. Relatives of veterans attended.
In Düzce, the martyrs' cemetery was visited as part of the "15 July Democracy and National Unity Day" events.
After a moment of silence and the singing of the National Anthem, the Quran was read, prayers were said and carnations were left on the graves of the martyrs.
A Mawlid program was organized by the Düzce Provincial Mufti's Office before the noon prayer at the Central Grand Mosque.
Düzce Governor Mehmet Makas, Garrison Commander Supply Colonel Abdulvahap Bozkurt, Provincial Gendarmerie Commander Senior Colonel Mustafa Tetik, Provincial Police Chief İbrahim Ergüder, police and military officers and many citizens attended the program, which ended with hymns followed by prayers to the souls of the martyrs.