Today marks the fifth anniversary of the start of the Second Karabakh War.
In accordance with the Decree of the President of Azerbaijan, Ilham Aliyev, dated December 2, 2020, September 27 is observed annually in the Republic of Azerbaijan as Commemoration Day. On this occasion, an event was held in Neftchala district.
The district-wide event dedicated to the fifth anniversary of “September 27 – Commemoration Day” was attended by the Head of Neftchala District Executive Authority Mirhasan Seyidov, officials of the Executive Authority, representatives of law enforcement agencies, the Neftchala district organization of the New Azerbaijan Party, heads and staff of institutions and organizations, families of martyrs, veterans, war participants, religious figures, and members of the public.
The participants first visited the graves of the martyrs at the Martyrs’ Alley in Neftchala city and the Martyrs’ Memorial Complex in the city center. Prayers were recited for the souls of the martyrs, fresh flowers were laid at their graves, a tree-planting campaign was organized in their memory, and an art exhibition was viewed.
Head of the Neftchala District Executive Authority, Mirhasan Seyidov, in his speech, emphasized that the liberation of our lands from occupation was made possible thanks to the unparalleled heroism, high professionalism, and determination of the Azerbaijani Army. He stated that the Patriotic War was the salvation struggle of our nation and that the Azerbaijani soldier inscribed a page of heroism into the history of world warfare.
Within the framework of the event, patriotic songs were performed, poems were recited, and literary-artistic compositions were presented.
At 12:00 p.m., the cherished memory of the martyrs of the Patriotic War was honored with a moment of silence.
