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The sincere video greeting sent by the State Historical and Cultural Museum-Reserve “Khan Ordaly – Sarayshyk” of the Republic of Kazakhstan to the “Keshikchidagh” State Historical and Cultural Reserve on the occasion of Novruz was received with great appreciation.
An event titled “Novruz Traditions in Keshikchidag” was held in the territory of the Keshikchidag State Historical and Cultural Reserve, in the vast Jeyranchol plain.

At the district-wide event organized by the Aghstafa District Executive Authority on the occasion of the Novruz holiday, the “Keshikchidag” State Historical and Cultural Reserve participated with a special tent (yurt).

The event was jointly organized by the Executive Power of Aghstafa district and the Keşikçidağ and Avey State Historical and Cultural Reserves, which operate under the administration of the State Service for the Protection, Development and Restoration of Cultural Heritage under the Ministry of Culture of the Republic of Azerbaijan.
Happy Wind Wednesday holiday!

On March 4, 2026, the State Historical and Cultural Reserve “Keshikchidagh”, which was placed under the administration of the State Service for the Protection, Development and Restoration of Cultural Heritage, held an online scientific seminar on the topic “Novruz Tuesdays and Alaçıq Culture: An Ethnographic Perspective.”
"May the flame kindled at the summit of Keshikchidagh bring warmth to every home, light to the soul, and prosperity to all. Happy Fire Tuesday."

February 26 – The Khojaly Genocide stands as one of the most tragic and painful chapters in Azerbaijan's history.

Online Scientific Seminar Dedicated to the Khojaly Tragedy On February 25, 2026, an online scientific seminar titled "A Bloody Page of History – The Khojaly Tragedy" was organized by the "Keshikchidagh" State Historical and Cultural Reserve.
Symbolizing purification, renewal, and the awakening of hope—much like water flowing through the embrace of ancient rocks—this Tuesday marks a profound moment of spiritual rebirth. By upholding our national and moral values, we transmit the abundance and enlightenment of 'Su Charshamba' (Water Tuesday) to future generations. May your Water Tuesday be blessed.
Images from the online scientific seminar on the protection, study, and promotion of medieval cultural heritage, jointly organized by the "Keshikchidagh" State Historical and Cultural Reserve and the "Hazret Sultan" State Historical and Cultural Museum-Reserve of the Republic of Kazakhstan.
The calendar of the Azerbaijani people, shaped over centuries, is intrinsically linked to the rhythms of nature. Kiçik Çillə represents the second phase of winter and is occasionally characterized by greater severity than Boyuk Cille.

The Azerbaijani folk calendar, shaped over centuries, is closely intertwined with the rhythms of nature, where the seasons reflect not only climatic changes but also the worldview and lifestyle of the people. Kiçik Çillə (the "Small Chilla") lasts twenty days and constitutes the second phase of winter.

