23 Nisan (April 23rd)
23 Nisan class craft Happy National Sovereignty and Children’s Day! Today’s holiday, colloquially known as 23 Nisan (April 23 rd ), is looked forward to with great anticipation by all school children as they, with the organizational help of their teachers, present elaborate ceremonies and performances to commemorate the glad day. Numerous countries around the world celebrate an International Children’s Day, but they do not all happen to be on the same day. Turkey’s Children’s Day is recognized as a gift of the future generations of Turkey and the World by the founder of the modern republic of Turkey, Mustafa Kemal Ataturk. It’s a chance to remember the history of Turkey’s independence, spout wishes for world peace, and for kids to have fun.