Turkish consulate celebrates Children's Day

The Turkish Consulate in collaboration with Pak-Turk Maarif Schools and Colleges organised a series of events in Karachi on the occasion of the National Sovereignty and Children's Day, and the 105th anniversary of the opening of the Turkish Grand National Assembly, said a statement on Saturday.

Addressing the event, Turkish Consul General in Karachi, Cemal Sangu said that Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, the founder of modern Turkiye, decided to celebrate April 23 as a holiday in 1924, the only universal holiday dedicated to children.

With UNESCO's declaration of 1979 as the "World Children's Year", this holiday is celebrated with great enthusiasm and excitement together with the children of the world, he added.