October 29, 2025
The 102nd anniversary of the founding of the Republic of Türkiye was celebrated with great pride and enthusiasm at the Türkiye Maarif Foundation Somali Schools’ Banadir and KM4 campuses. The programs, attended by students, teachers, and administrators, emphasized the significance of the Republic and further strengthened the bond of friendship between the two brotherly nations, Türkiye and Somalia.
The ceremony at the Banadir Campus began with a recitation from the Holy Qur’an, followed by the Turkish National Anthem and the Somali National Anthem, sung with great spirit.
School Principal Osman Uysal delivered a speech highlighting the importance of the day and the everlasting value of the Republic, emphasizing the role of students in carrying this awareness into the future.
Primary and middle school students watched an animated film about the meaning of Republic Day, adding color to the celebration. They also recited Turkish and Somali poems and compositions centered on the theme of October 29.
At the end of the ceremony, the Grade 4B students, who became champions of the school tournament, joyfully received their trophy from the Physical Education teacher. The winning students were also presented with gifts by their class teacher Ismail Ibrahim, School Principal Osman Uysal, Vice Principals Ayub Omar Ali and Muna Jaylani Ali, and Turkish Language teacher Talha Kara.
The ceremony at KM4 Campus also began with a recitation from the Holy Qur’an, followed by the Turkish and Somali National Anthems.
Türkiye Maarif Foundation Somalia Director of Human Resources and External Relations, Mr. Mohamud Mohamed Sheikh Ali, delivered a speech emphasizing the historical and ongoing friendship and cooperation between Somalia and Türkiye.
Vice Principal Muhammed Abdi also delivered a meaningful speech on the importance of the Republic and encouraged students to uphold its values.
High school and middle school students performed poems and an oratorio, expressing their enthusiasm for Republic Day. The program concluded with the screening of a documentary about the Republic of Türkiye.
The Republic Day celebrations, held with great excitement at both campuses, strengthened the students’ commitment to national and moral values. Türkiye Maarif Foundation Somali Schools continue to keep the spirit and light of the Republic alive in Somalia.
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