Turkmenistan Earthquake Memorial Day is observed annually on October 6 to commemorate the victims of the devastating 1948 earthquake that struck near the capital city of Ashgabat. This catastrophic event is believed to have killed up to 110,000 people, approximately 10% of the country's population at the time. On this solemn occasion, state flags are lowered across Turkmenistan and in Turkmenistan-related offices abroad. Memorial services are held in mosques and churches, and the government conducts wreath-laying ceremonies in Ashgabat. Many citizens visit the graves of those who perished and pray for the affected, reflecting the earthquake's profound impact on the nation and its people. Numerous memorials have also been erected throughout Turkmenistan to honor the memory of those lost in the disaster.