History and General Information / Local Legends and Folklore
Osmaniye Garrison Martyrdom is the sacred place of the eternal loyalty of the brave Osmaniye, which is one of the provinces with the most martyrs in Türkiye compared to its population and is known as the 'Land of Martyrs', to the sons of the country. The blessed lineage extending from the Kuvayi Milliye heroes who fell martyrs against the French in the detachments of Rahime Hatun and Saim Bey in the Çukurova War of Independence to the Cyprus Peace Operation and hundreds of Turkish soldiers and police officers who lost their lives in the fight against terrorism is in its eternal sleep here. Among the people of Osmaniye, the belief that 'There is a martyr's blood in every inch of this land and a martyr's prayer in every mother' is kept alive with respect; The martyrdom monument is the most sacred place of pilgrimage in the city. Geographical Structure, Altitude and Natural Features
It is located in the southwest of Osmaniye city center, in the Asri Cemetery location, at an altitude of approximately 135 meters. It is a peaceful and dignified spiritual garden on the western foothills of the Amanos Mountains, under the warm Mediterranean winds of Çukurova, equipped with centuries-old pines, cypresses and rose gardens. Visiting Hours, Days and Entrance Fees
•Entrance Fee:Visiting the martyrs' cemetery is completely free.•Visiting Hours and Days (Mandatory): It is open to visitors 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.•Rules, Safety and Stroller/Disabled Access: Spiritual decorum, silence and reverence must be maintained at the Martyrs' Memorial site. Thanks to smooth marble paths and ramps, it is completely suitable for wheelchair and baby carriage passage.•Facilities and Facilities:Martyrdom memorial ceremony platform, flag poles, fountain, seating benches and cemetery mosque are available. Transportation, Public Transit Routes and Exact Location•Address / Open Location:Raufbey District, Asri Cemetery Inside Şehitlik Mevkii, Center / Osmaniye.•Road Condition and Vehicle Availability: It is approximately 2.5 km away from Osmaniye Governorship and Devlet Bahçeli Square; It can be easily reached by all kinds of passenger vehicles via the divided asphalt road within the city.•Actual Public Transportation Information (Mandatory): Asri Cemetery and Fakıuşağı public minibuses departing from the city center stop at the main entrance gate of the cemetery.•Parking Availability:There is a free outdoor parking lot for approximately 50 vehicles in front of the cemetery gate. Spiritual Visiting Etiquette and Commemoration Guidelines•Spiritual Visitation and Prayer Etiquette: Visitors should stand in awe before the monument; Surahs Fatiha, Yasin and Ihlas should be read to the souls of our martyrs who died for the survival of the country.•Documentary & Respectful Shooting:The glorious verses on the tombstones and the martyr's tags should be photographed with dignity; Casual selfies should be avoided.•Important Commemoration Days:Commemoration ceremonies and mawlid are held on January 7, Liberation of Osmaniye, March 18, Martyrs' Day, and on the eve of religious holidays, with the participation of the provincial protocol and thousands of citizens.•Local Spiritual Tradition:During the visits, traditional Osmaniye peanut candy, lokma and halva are distributed and prayers are sent to the holy souls of our martyrs.