
"Tandoor"

November 12 – Constitution Day of the Republic of Azerbaijan

November 12th is one of the most significant and value-rich days in the history of Azerbaijan’s statehood. On this day in 1995, the Constitution was adopted through a nationwide referendum, laying the foundation for the political, economic, and social development of independent Azerbaijan. This document embodies the sovereign will of the people and the principles of freedom, justice, and the rule of law, driving the establishment of a modern, democratic, and legal state.
The Constitution clearly defines the rights and duties of both the state and citizens, contributing to stability and transparency in the governance system. It establishes a balanced mechanism for state administration by accurately delineating the division of powers among the legislative, executive, and judicial branches. This document plays a crucial role as the foundation for protecting human rights and freedoms, ensuring social justice, and promoting the development of civil society.
The Constitution of Azerbaijan is not only a legal document but also a moral and political symbol that reflects our national values, the spirit of independence, and our determination for statehood. Its adoption has played a vital role in Azerbaijan’s recognition as a democratic and legal state in the international community.
Every year, November 12 is proudly celebrated nationwide. This day holds special significance in enhancing the legal culture of citizens, strengthening respect for the law, and fostering a sense of responsibility. Constitution Day reaffirms the commitment of our people to the principles of freedom, equality, and justice. This landmark date serves as a reminder of the importance of building statehood on solid foundations and upholding the rule of law.
The Constitution of the Republic of Azerbaijan remains a key legal guide that directs the country’s comprehensive development, ensures human rights, and strengthens democratic values. It also carries the mission of guiding future generations in the establishment of a free, just, and law-based society.
State Flag Day of the Republic of Azerbaijan

Tree Planting Campaign Held on November 8th – Victory Day, Organized by the Guba District Executive Authority
A tree planting campaign was held on November 8, 2025, in honor of Victory Day, organized by the Guba District Executive Authority. The event saw the participation of the leadership and staff of the “Genocide Memorial Complex” in Guba city. The campaign aimed to promote environmental sustainability and commemorate the significant national holiday by planting trees in the region
A webinar dedicated to November 9 – State Flag Day was held.
A webinar dedicated to November 9 – State Flag Day was held within the framework of the “Year of the Constitution and Sovereignty,” organized by the Genocide Memorial Complex. The webinar was moderated by Mehriban Aliyeva, Deputy Director of the Complex, and brought together more than 30 staff members from various reserves operating under the State Service for the Protection, Development, and Restoration of Cultural Heritage. Speaking at the event, Perinaz Sadiqli, Associate Professor of the Department of Social and Political Sciences at Baku Eurasian University and PhD in History, noted that under the leadership of Commander-in-Chief Ilham Aliyev, Azerbaijan’s heroic army liberated the occupied territories and achieved a victory that has been etched in world history in golden letters. She emphasized that November 9, State Flag Day, is celebrated with great pride and joy across our historical lands. Subsequently, Subhan Talibli, Leading Researcher at the Institute of Oriental Studies named after Z. Bunyadov of ANAS, PhD in History and Associate Professor, stated that after the restoration of independence, Azerbaijan’s state flag became one of the sacred symbols of statehood for all citizens of the country, serving as a symbol of national sovereignty.
At the end of the webinar, an exchange of views was held on the topic.
A Series of Events Titled "The Road to Victory" Held in the Framework of the "Constitution and Sovereignty Year," Dedicated to November 8th – Victory Day and the 1918 Genocides Against Azerbaijanis
In the framework of the 2025 “Constitution and Sovereignty Year,” a series of events dedicated to November 8th – Victory Day and the 1918 genocides against Azerbaijanis took place in the cities of Guba, Gusar, and Khachmaz. The events were held at the Heydar Aliyev Centers in each of these cities, as well as at the Khachmaz History and Local History Museum.
During the events held under the title “The Road to Victory,” the heads of the centers, including Könül Əskərova, Head of the Khachmaz Heydar Aliyev Center, Fatime Zulfugarova, Head of the Gusar Heydar Aliyev Center, Pakizə Mehdiyeva, Director of the Khachmaz History and Local History Museum, and Şövqiyyə Seyidzadə, Junior Researcher at the Guba Heydar Aliyev Center, emphasized the significance of these events in organizing efforts in this area and stressed the importance of ensuring that our historical truths are never forgotten and are passed on to future generations.
Abutalib Turabov, an employee of the Scientific Research, Exhibition, and Fund Department of the Genocide Memorial Complex, spoke about the importance of educating the public, especially the youth, on the 1918 genocide of Azerbaijanis. He emphasized the need for our youth to be knowledgeable in order to respond to Armenian lies at international events and reveal the true historical facts.
Experts from the complex, including Nurcan Allahverdiyeva, Emin Ulubeyov, Orkhan Huseynov, Islam Aslanov, and Terlan Məmmədov, provided information about the mass graves discovered in Guba in 2007. They also discussed the construction and opening of the complex in 2009, following a decree by President Ilham Aliyev and the initiative of the Heydar Aliyev Foundation, and provided details about official visitors to the memorial complex.
It was also noted that during the Second Karabakh War, under the leadership of our victorious Supreme Commander-in-Chief, the Invincible Azerbaijani Army liberated our lands, which had been under enemy occupation for 30 years, during the 44-day war. The importance of this war in embodying national consciousness, and the unity of the people and the army, was emphasized.
In total, more than 100 people participated in the events. At the end of the event, employees of the Genocide Memorial Complex presented books and brochures reflecting the events of the genocide to the leadership of the mentioned centers.
A 5-Day Guide Training Program Organized by the Guba Regional Tourism Department of the State Tourism Agency of the Republic of Azerbaijan
A 5-day guide training program was organized from October 27 to 31, 2025, by the Guba Regional Tourism Department of the State Tourism Agency of the Republic of Azerbaijan. During the training, participants engaged in both theoretical and practical sessions. They were provided with in-depth knowledge on modern approaches to tourism, guiding skills, and the tourism potential of the region.
It is worth noting that employees from the Scientific Research, Exhibition, and Fund Department of the “Genocide Memorial Complex” in Guba, including Nurcan Allahverdiyeva, Emin Ulubeyov, and Terlan Mammadov, also participated in the training program and were awarded certificates.
“Muğam”

Muğam – Şərq ölkələrinin klassik xalq yaradıcılığı musiqisinin əsas janrıdır. Azərbaycan muğamı əsrlər boyu xalqımızın bədii-estetik düşüncəsinin ayrılmaz hissəsi olmuşdur.Bu sənət forması zəngin melodik quruluşu,dərin fəlsəfi məzmunu və yüksək ifaçılıq mədəniyyəti ilə seçilir.Muğam təkcə musiqi janrı deyil,həm də milli kimliyimizi və mədəni irsimizi təcəssüm etdirən dəyərdir. Azərbaycan xalq musiqisində 7 əsas, 3 köməkçi muğam var. Əsas muğamlar “Rast”, “Şur”, “Segah”, “Çahargah”, “Bayatı-Şiraz”, “Şüştər” və “Humayun”, köməkçi muğamlar isə “Şahnaz”, “Sarənc” və “2-ci növ Çahargah”dır. Beləliklə, muğam Azərbaycan musiqi mədəniyyətinin ən mühüm sahələrindən biridir. Onun melodik zənginliyi, emosional təsir gücü və dərin fəlsəfi məzmunu xalqımızın estetik düşüncə tərzini formalaşdırmışdır. 2003-cü ildə UNESCO tərəfindən qeyri-maddi mədəni irs siyahısına daxil edilməsi bu sənətin beynəlxalq səviyyədə tanınmasının bariz nümunəsidir.
Latın qrafikalı Azərbaycan əlifbasının bərpası haqqında Azərbaycan Respublikasının Qanunu (25 dekabr 1991) Geniş müzakirə və elmi diskussiyaların nəticəsi olaraq, 1926-cı ildə Bakı şəhərində keçirilən I Ümumittifaq Türkoloji qurultayın tövsiyəsi ilə Azərbaycan xalqı türk xalqları ilə birlikdə latın qrafikalı əlifbanı qəbul etmişdi. Azərbaycan dilinin səs quruluşu ilə uzlaşıb orfoqrafiya qaydalarının sadələşməsinə imkan açan, qısa müddətdə kütləvi savadlanmaya səbəb olan və xalqlar arasında elmi, mədəni əlaqələri genişləşdirən Azərbaycan əlifbası xalqın iradəsinə zidd olaraq, Mərkəzin təzyiqi ilə 1939-cu ildə kiril əlifbası ilə əvəz olunmuşdu. Bu akt 30-cu illərin kütləvi respressiyasının məntiqi davamı olub, türk xalqlarının milli özünüdərk prosesinin qarşısını almaq, onları tədricən yadlaşdırıb bir-birindən uzaqlaşdırmaq məqsədi güdürdü. Azərbaycan Respublikası Ali Sovetinin Milli Şurası yol verilmiş tarixi ədalətsizliyi aradan qaldırmaq üçün qərara alır: 1. «Azərbaycan əlifbasının latından rus əlifbasına keçirilməsi haqqında» 11 iyul 1939-cu il tarixli Azərbaycan SSR-in Qanunu bu gündən qüvvədən düşmüş hesab edilsin. 2. 1940-cı ilə qədər Azərbaycanda istifadə edilən 32 hərfdən ibarət latın qrafikalı Azərbaycan əlifbası kiçik dəyişikliklərlə bərpa olunsun. Azərbaycan Respublikasının Prezidenti Bakı şəhəri, 25 dekabr 1991-ci il № 33

1992-ci il 2 mart tarixində Azərbaycan Respublikası Birləşmiş Millətlər Təşkilatına üzv qəbul olundu. Bu hadisə ölkəmizin beynəlxalq səviyyədə müstəqil dövlət kimi tanınmasının mühüm addımı idi. Azərbaycan həmin gün BMT Nizamnaməsinin öhdəliklərini qəbul edən rəsmi sənədə imza atdı. Bununla da dövlətimiz dünya birliyinin tamhüquqlu üzvünə çevrildi. 2 mart tarixi Azərbaycan diplomatiyasının qlobal arenaya çıxışının simvoluna çevrilib. Bu gün BMT binasında dalğalanan üçrəngli bayrağımız suverenliyimizin ən qürurlu nişanıdır.

"Kalagayi"

Kalagayi is an inseparable part of the national attire of Azerbaijani women. It is woven from natural silk threads and traditionally dyed using plant-based dyes. The most renowned centers for kalagayi production have been Basgal, Shaki, and Ganja.
The patterns on a kalagayi are not random — each one carries a specific meaning: the “buta” symbolizes abundance and love, the “flower” represents elegance, and the “ivy” stands for life and continuity. The colors also carry symbolic meanings: white signifies purity, red represents love and energy, and black denotes mourning and compassion.
In the past, the kalagayi was not just a piece of clothing, but also held deep spiritual value. It was given to girls as part of their dowry, placed on the bride’s head during the wedding, and sometimes offered as a symbol of reconciliation and respect.
In 2014, “The traditional art and symbolism of Azerbaijani kalagayi” was inscribed on UNESCO’s Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. Today, the kalagayi is still cherished and preserved as a symbol of both our national identity and refined craftsmanship.