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Independence Day (Azerbaijani: Müstəqillik Günü) honors the date on which the Azerbaijan Democratic Republic (ADR) was founded as the first secular democratic state in the Muslim East: 28 May 1918. Since 1990, Republic Day is celebrated as a national holiday in Azerbaijan. [1] Until 2021, it was marked as Republic Day.
The Day of Restoration of Independence (Azerbaijani: Azərbaycanda Müstəqilliyin Bərpası Günü) is a state holiday in Azerbaijan. It is celebrated annually on October 18. On this day in 1991, the Supreme Soviet of Azerbaijan adopted a Constitutional Act on the Declaration of Independence of Azerbaijan. The declaration was confirmed by a ...
However, on the same day, a communist demonstration was held under the slogan "Independent Soviet Azerbaijan" against the anniversary of Azerbaijan's independence. [41] Soon after the collapse of the Azerbaijan Democratic Republic, the day of the Declaration of Azerbaijan's Independence was celebrated by Azerbaijani immigrants outside Azerbaijan.
On August 30, 1991, at the extraordinary session of the Supreme Soviet, after intensive discussions, the Declaration "On restoring the state independence of the Republic of Azerbaijan" was adopted. In the document, it was emphasized that the Republic of Azerbaijan is the successor of the Azerbaijan Democratic Republic , which existed in 1918-1920.
Declaration on the Restoration of State Independence of Azerbaijan [3] September. Date Events September 5
An independence referendum was held in Azerbaijan on 29 December 1991, three days after the collapse of the Soviet Union. [1] The result was 99.8% in favour, with turnout reported to be 95%. [ 2 ]
The Day of the State Flag of Azerbaijan was established by Law No. 595, enacted 17 November 2009 by president Ilham Aliyev. It is held annually on 9 November. It is held annually on 9 November. The date is considered a non-working day in the country. [ 48 ]
The Day of National Revival symbolizes the beginning of the national liberation movement for the Azerbaijani people in general which led to the formation of the Popular Front of Azerbaijan in late 1988. As a result, Azerbaijan became an independent state in 1991 just 3 years after the historic demonstrations. [2]