Official figures attended receptions hosted by Turkish embassies in several Arab capitals and Tehran to mark the 103rd anniversary of the founding of the Republic of Türkiye. Ministers and officials from the host countries joined the celebrations alongside Turkish citizens and members of the diplomatic corps.
In Tehran, Iranian Roads and Urban Development Minister Farzaneh Sadegh attended the Turkish Embassy’s reception as guest of honor and delivered a speech. The embassy said it marked the occasion with Turkish citizens, Iranian friends and foreign guests. Iran’s official news agency, IRNA, also covered the minister’s participation in the reception.

Kuwait: Family minister attends as guest of honor
In Kuwait, Family, Childhood and Social Affairs Minister Dr. Amsal Al-Huwaila attended the Turkish Embassy’s reception as guest of honor. Members of the diplomatic corps and friends of Türkiye were also present. The embassy thanked all the guests who joined it on “this important day.”
Turkish Ambassador Can Oğuz also attended the Republic Day celebration organized by the Turkish school in Kuwait. Students performed celebratory programs for the occasion, and the embassy thanked the participating teachers and students.
Algeria: Higher education minister and rector of Algiers Mosque attend
In Algiers, the Turkish Embassy hosted a reception attended by the minister of higher education and scientific research, the rector of Algiers Mosque, and the deputy speakers of the Council of the Nation and the People’s National Assembly, alongside Turkish citizens and members of the diplomatic corps.

Doha: Celebration attended by high-level guests
In Doha, the Turkish Embassy celebrated Republic Day with “high-level guests” and representatives of diplomatic missions at a reception held at the embassy, which was decorated with Turkish flags and red lighting.
The celebrations coincided with the illumination of prominent landmarks in the Gulf, including the Burj Khalifa in Dubai and buildings in Doha, in the colors of the Turkish flag. Turkish citizens in Dubai will mark the occasion at an event organized by the Consulate General on October 31.
The Republic of Türkiye was proclaimed on October 29, 1923, under the leadership of its founder, Mustafa Kemal Atatürk.