• 05 Nov 2026

An event dedicated to November 8 – Victory Day and November 9 – State Flag Day was held at Baku Eurasian University (BAAU). As part of the event, the university community visited Victory Park, laid flowers at the Victory Monument, and paid tribute to the memory of the martyrs who sacrificed their lives for the freedom and sovereignty of our homeland.

The event began with the playing of the National Anthem of the Republic of Azerbaijan and a minute of silence in honor of the martyrs.

In his opening remarks, Assoc. Prof. Sayavush Gasimov, Rector of BAAU, stated that November 8 – Victory Day – holds an exceptional place in the history and national memory of the Azerbaijani people.

He emphasized that this historic Victory is not merely the military outcome of the 44-day Patriotic War, but the logical result of a purposeful state policy pursued over many years, strategic preparation, and national will.

Touching upon the challenges Azerbaijan has faced throughout its history of independence including the occupation of its territories and the displacement of nearly one million compatriots from their native lands the Rector discussed the efforts undertaken toward restoring the country's territorial integrity. He noted that the statehood strategy defined by National Leader Heydar Aliyev, as well as the political, economic, and military reforms implemented under the leadership of President Ilham Aliyev, played a significant role in achieving the historic Victory.

Assoc. Prof. Sayavush Gasimov highlighted the historical significance of the victory achieved in the Patriotic War in 2020, as well as the full restoration of Azerbaijan’s state sovereignty resulting from the anti-terror measures carried out in September 2023. Describing the liberation of Shusha as one of the most glorious pages in the military history of Azerbaijan, the rector stated that this victory was achieved thanks to the heroism of the Azerbaijani Army and the national unity and solidarity of our people. He noted the importance of keeping the memory of the martyrs alive, showing respect to the veterans, and passing on the history of the Victory to future generations.

Subsequently, Sevil Bahramova, Head of the Department of General Subjects, took the floor and stated that Victory Day plays a significant role in shaping the younger generation in the spirit of national-moral values ​​and patriotism. She emphasized the importance of conveying the significance of Azerbaijan’s historic Victory to young people within educational institutions, as well as highlighting the lives and combat paths of the heroes who fought for the Motherland. Sevil Bahramova also highlighted the significance of State Flag Day as an expression of respect for our tricolor flag a symbol of our national identity, state independence, and sovereignty.

At the event, Arif Humbatov father of Patriotic War hero Azad Humbatov, Abdul Safabayli brother of the late National Hero Safa Akhundov and Deputy Chairman of the National Heroes Organization, and Matanat Guliyeva mother of Lieutenant Colonel Rashad Guliyev delivered speeches. They spoke about the sacrifices made by our heroes for the sake of the Motherland, the importance of preserving the cherished memory of the martyrs, and the necessity of passing on the history of the Victory to future generations.

The event was also attended by Nazakat Bashirova, wife of the martyred National Hero Sadiq Huseynov, and their daughter Sadiq; Tarlan Khalilova, mother of the martyred National Hero Eldar Khalilov; Nazakat Gurbanova, wife of the martyred National Hero Vagif Gurbanov; Gozal Khasiyeva, mother of the martyred National Hero Samir Khasiyev; Mubariz Zulfugarov, brother of the martyred National Hero Elkhan Zulfugarov and a Karabakh War veteran; Ceyhun Suleymanov, assistant for the Nizami district at the National Heroes Organization; and Kamala Gahramanova, head of the Event Organization Department for the Nizami and Narimanov districts of the same organization.

The event, organized by Immi Huseynova, a lecturer in the Department of General Subjects, continued with a program consisting of music and artistic performances.