Azerbaijani President: After 28 years, the azan will sound again in Shusha

"Shusha was under occupation for 28 years. Shusha has a special place in the history of Azerbaijan. It is our ancient, historical city. For centuries, Azerbaijanis have lived, built, and created in Shusha."

Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev said in his address to the Azerbaijani people in the Alley of Martyrs, Report informs.

"Shusha is a pearl not only of Azerbaijan but also of the entire Caucasus. However, by occupying Shusha, the hated enemy has dealt a great blow to our cultural heritage, destroyed and insulted our historic monuments and mosques. Now we are back in Shusha. We will restore all our historic monuments and mosques. After 28 years, the azan will sound again in Shusha. A few years ago, at the opening of a mosque built on my instructions in the liberated village of Jojug Märjanli, I said that this mosque is similar to the Shusha mosque in size and architectural style. I said that the day would come when we would restore the mosques destroyed by Armenian vandals in Shusha, and this day is coming. Today, the flag of Azerbaijan is waving in Shusha. Today, the entire Azerbaijani people are proud to welcome this news, " the head of state stated.