Turkey marks 10th anniversary of coup attempt with nationwide 'sela' calls

Turkey commemorated the 10th anniversary of the July 15th coup attempt with a powerful display of national unity and remembrance. At precisely 00:13 AM, the time the resistance against the coup began, the "sela," an Islamic call to prayer, resonated from mosques across all 81 provinces.

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan shared a message on social media, interpreting the widespread recitation of the sela as a symbolic declaration to the world. "These selas are a symbol of the declaration, once again to the whole world, that no force can stand before this nation whose chest is full of faith," Erdoğan stated. He added, "May the souls of all our martyrs be at peace."

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These selas are a symbol of the declaration, once again to the whole world, that no force can stand before this nation whose chest is full of faith.

Organized under the theme "Our Will, Our Victory," the commemoration events honored the martyrs of the historical resistance. Alongside Quranic recitations in mosques, the simultaneous call to prayer from all minarets at the critical hour evoked deep emotion among participants.

To foster a spiritual atmosphere, mosques remained open past regular hours. Minaret lights were kept illuminated until the morning prayer, and places of worship, particularly historic and central mosques near event sites, welcomed citizens throughout the night. This observance underscored the nation's enduring commitment to the principles defended on July 15th.

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May the souls of all our martyrs be at peace.