September 27 - Remembrance Day of Second Karabakh War martyrs in Azerbaijan

Today, on September 27, Azerbaijan honors the memory of the heroes of the Patriotic War who gave their lives for the territorial integrity and sovereignty of the country, Report informs.

At 12 p.m. (GMT+4) sharp, traffic movement will stop for a minute throughout the republic, and all citizens will cease movement to honor the memory of those killed in the war. This date has special significance for every citizen of Azerbaijan.

On September 27, 2020, the 44-day war, also known as the Second Karabakh War, began, during which the valiant Azerbaijani army liberated the occupied territories of Karabakh and adjacent regions.

The price of this victory was the lives of more than 2,900 servicemen who became martyrs and forever inscribed their names in the heroic chronicle of the country.

By decree of President Ilham Aliyev dated December 2, 2020, as a sign of deep respect for the servicemen who fought heroically and gave their lives for the territorial integrity of the country, September 27 was declared a Remembrance Day and is annually observed in Azerbaijan.

The memory of the heroism of the Patriotic War heroes lives in the heart of every Azerbaijani citizen. Their selflessness and love for the Motherland have become an example of true patriotism for current and future generations.

Eternal glory and memory to the hero martyrs! Karabakh is Azerbaijan!