May 10, 2023 marks the 100th anniversary of the birth of Heydar Aliyev, the National Leader of the Azerbaijani people, the founder of independent Azerbaijan, an outstanding politician and statesman. That is why, according to the decree No. 3494 of the President of the Republic of Azerbaijan, Mr. Ilham Aliyev, dated September 29, 2022, 2023 was declared the “Year of Heydar Aliyev” in the Republic of Azerbaijan.
A series of events related to “Year of Heydar Aliyev” are being carried out in our country, including in Aghstafa district. On April 13, 2023, an event called “I am proud to be Azerbaijani” was held with the joint participation of the office of the head of the Aghstafa District Executive Power, the District Youth and Sports Department, the “Keshikchidagh” State Historical and Cultural Reserve and the Heydar Aliyev Center. At the event, first of all, the memory of the great leader Heydar Aliyev and our martyrs who died for the land was commemorated with a minute of silence. Later, the speakers gave detailed information about Heydar Aliyev, a genius who dedicated most of his life to his homeland, land and people.
