Azerbaijan Army holds series of events on Ramadan holiday PHOTO

Under the plan approved by the Azerbaijan Defence Minister, Colonel General Zakir Hasanov a series of events on the occasion of the Ramadan holiday were held in types of troops, Army Corps, formations and special educational institutions of the Azerbaijan Army.

During the events, the memory of the National Leader of the Azerbaijani people Heydar Aliyev and martyrs who sacrificed their lives for the independence, sovereignty and territorial integrity of the Motherland was honored with observing a minute of silence. The National Anthem of Azerbaijan accompanied by a military orchestra was performed, Caliber.Az reports citing the Defence Ministry.

Speakers at the events conveyed the Defence Minister’s congratulations on Ramadan holiday to the military personnel. The preservation of historical roots, national-cultural values, traditions of Azerbaijani people even in the most difficult periods was emphasized. It was also highlighted that the Ramadan holiday, which is a symbol of spiritual unity, solidarity, equality of the world’s Muslims, is solemnly celebrated throughout the sovereign territory of Azerbaijan.

Concert programs with the participation of the teams of the Army Ideological and Cultural Center named after Hazi Aslanov were presented, and a group of servicemen who distinguished themselves in military service was awarded at the festive events.

As part of the events, military personnel visited the graves of martyrs, met with the martyrs’ families and the wounded, enquired about their concerns and wishes, as well as presented holiday gifts.