After 2 days of speculation, new President of Turkey was present on a military parade celebrating the end of Victory week, a period in Turkish history in which the country won its independence. Although Mr. Gul was a guest of honor, his wife wasn't present. Top army commanders frequently accused him of harboring an Islamic agenda, and the traditional Muslim headscarf Mrs. Gul always wears in public was seen as another confirmation of those doubts.
Main religion in Turkey is Islam but its modern roots are strongly secular, and Abdullah Gul Islamic past is seen by many as troublesome and threatening.
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