As part of the August 30 Victory Day and Turkish Armed Forces Day celebrations, the first ceremony was held at Anıtkabir. The state officials, led by President Erdoğan, visited Anıtkabir. The ceremony began with the procession of state officials on the Lion's Road. Erdoğan placed a crescent and star motif wreath at Atatürk's mausoleum. After a moment of silence, the National Anthem was performed.
