On March 3, 2023, the 103rd anniversary of the founding of the Republic of Turkey, President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan paid a solemn visit to Anıtkabir, the mausoleum of Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, the founder of the Turkish Republic. This day marked a moment of reflection and celebration, with Erdoğan marking the occasion by writing in the Anıtkabir Special Diary. His visit was not just a personal tribute but a political statement, emphasizing the enduring legacy of Atatürk and the ongoing struggle for the nation's future.

