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People of Azerbaijan marking National Salvation Day

People of Azerbaijan marking National Salvation Day

Azerbaijan is celebrating National Salvation Day today, on June 15. In October of 1991, Azerbaijan gained independence. However, in the first years of independence, an internal crisis and a crisis of power emerged in the country. Chaos …

Azerbaijan marks Republic Day

Azerbaijan marks Republic Day

Today Azerbaijanis celebrate the Republic day that honors the date on which the Azerbaijani Democratic Republic (ADR) was founded in 1918 as the first democratic republic in the entire Muslim East. On May 18, Azerbaijan’s National …

Independence Day being celebrated in Georgia

Independence Day being celebrated in Georgia

Today Georgian people celebrate Independence Day, commemorating May 26, 1918 – the day when the Act of Independence was adopted and which established the First Democratic Republic of Georgia. Due to the coronavirus pandemic, no …

Muslims celebrate Eid al-Fitr

Muslims celebrate Eid al-Fitr

After a month of prayer, devotion and self-control, Muslims celebrate the accomplishment of their sacred duties during Ramadan with the beginning of Eid al-Fitr, or the Festival of Breaking the Fast. The festival is a national …

Republic of Dagestan celebrates 100-year anniversary

Republic of Dagestan celebrates 100-year anniversary

On January 20, Dagestan celebrates the centenary of the formation of the republic. January 20 is the official day of the formation of the Dagestan ASSR. DASSR existed in 1921-1991, the autonomy of the republic was proclaimed at the …

Georgia marks National Flag day

Georgia marks National Flag day

Georgia is celebrating National Flag Day today. The current national symbol of Georgia, also known as the Five Cross Flag, was officially introduced in January 2004. While speaking about the importance of the national symbol, …

Azerbaijanis of the world mark victorious Solidarity Day

Azerbaijanis of the world mark victorious Solidarity Day

Today, December 31 is the International Solidarity Day of Azerbaijanis. And this year it is special - the year was very successful for the country, the Azerbaijani army liberated the territory of Azerbaijan from the Armenian occupation …

Ilham Aliyev congratulates Azerbaijanis on Solidarity Day

Ilham Aliyev congratulates Azerbaijanis on Solidarity Day

Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev has congratulated Azerbaijanis around the world on 31 December – the Day of Solidarity of World Azerbaijanis, according to the statement posted on the presidential website. "Dear …

Victory Day becomes official holiday in Azerbaijan

Victory Day becomes official holiday in Azerbaijan

Victory Day has been included in the list of holidays in Azerbaijan. The respective amendments were made to the country's Labor Code at the parliament’s meeting held on Dec.18. According to the amendment, November 8 …