Azerbaijan observes nationwide moment of silence for martyrs - PHOTOS 

  27 September 2021    Read: 499
 Azerbaijan observes nationwide moment of silence for martyrs - PHOTOS 

A nationwide moment of silence to honor the memory of the Patriotic War martyrs who sacrificed their lives for the territorial integrity of Azerbaijan was observed at 12:00 on September 27 across Azerbaijan.

Ships and cars sounded sirens throughout the country. The traffic movement was halted for a minute, with the national flag lowered on all buildings.

In accordance with President Ilham Aliyev’s Order dated December 2, 2020, as a sign of deep respect for Azerbaijani soldiers and officers, all the martyrs, who fought heroically in the Patriotic War, and sacrificed their lives for the territorial integrity of the country, September 27 was declared as the Day of Remembrance in Azerbaijan every year.

Commemorative events to honor martyrs of the Patriotic War are held in all mosques, churches and synagogues of all the cities and regions of Azerbaijan.


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