Washington, DC proclaims May 28 as Azerbaijan Independence Day

Azerbaijan’s Ambassador to the United States Khazar Ibrahim expressed his gratitude to Washington DC Mayor Muriel Bowser, for officially proclaiming May 28, 2025, as "Azerbaijan Independence Day" in the US capital, in honour of the 107th anniversary of the founding of the Republic of Azerbaijan.

“Grateful to Mayor Bowser for proclaiming May 28, 2025, as the Independence Day of the Republic of Azerbaijan in Washington D.C. A heartfelt thank you for this honor and recognition!” Ibrahim wrote on X, Caliber.Az reports. 

Grateful to @MayorBowser for proclaiming May 28, 2025, as the #IndependenceDay of the Republic of #Azerbaijan 🇦🇿 in Washington D.C 🇺🇸. A heartfelt thank you for this honor and recognition! pic.twitter.com/1ZjiRm2VS2

— Khazar Ibrahim (@hazar_khazar) May 29, 2025

According to the statement of the mayor, the proclamation acknowledges Azerbaijan’s historic milestones, including the original declaration of independence in 1918, and highlights 2025 as marking 34 years since the country restored its independence following the collapse of the Soviet Union. It also notes the 33rd anniversary of diplomatic relations between the United States and Azerbaijan.

Mayor Bowser’s statement also emphasised Azerbaijan’s progressive legacy, recognising it as the first Muslim-majority nation to grant women equal rights, including the right to vote. The proclamation further commended the Azerbaijani community and the Embassy of Azerbaijan in Washington, D.C., for their contributions to the values of freedom, equality, and justice.

"Now, therefore, I, the Mayor of Washington, DC, do hereby proclaim May 28, 2025, as "Azerbaijan Independence Day”in Washington, DC," the statement reads. 

It is worth noting that last year, Muriel Bowser also signed a proclamation in connection with Independence Day and supported the organisation of other events related to Azerbaijan.

By Sabina Mammadli