Anzac Day: eLanka, the Sri Lankan community in Australia, remembers the human cost of war, lest we forget. We strive to create a more peaceful future! Anzac Day, observed on April 25th each year, is a national day of remembrance in Australia and New Zealand. It commemorates the anniversary of the first major military action fought by Australian and New Zealand forces during World War I: the landing at Gallipoli on the Ottoman Empire coast (present-day Turkey) on April 25, 1915. Here’s a deeper look at the significance of Anzac Day: Commemoration: It’s a day to remember all Australians and New Zealanders “who served and died in all wars, conflicts, and peacekeeping operations” and “the contribution and suffering of all those who have served,” excluding those who served in the New Zealand Wars. Gallipoli Campaign: The Gallipoli campaign was a brutal and unsuccessful eight-month attempt by Allied forces to capture the Ottoman capital, Constantinople (present-day Istanbul). While ...