After 29 years, Eid-al-Fitr prayers are being held in liberated Shusha, a charming corner of Azerbaijan. According to “QİA.az”, Eid prayer at the Yukhari Govhar Agha Mosque started at 09:00. The Quran was recited before the Eid prayer. The holiday prayer is led by the authorized representative of the chairman of the Caucasus Muslims Office (CMO),… Continue reading Eid-al-Fitr prayers held in Shusha
Heads of Turkey and Uzbekistan mull bilateral relations
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and Uzbek President Shavkat Mirziyoyev had a telephone conversation. According to “QİA.az”, the heads of state praised the Turkish-Uzbek relations. The sides discussed prospects for closer cooperation in the future and congratulated each other on Eid al-Fitr.
Azerbaijan celebrates Eid Ramadan
Eid al-Fitr will be celebrated on May 13 – the 1st day of Shawwal with the appearance of moonrise in Azerbaijan, “QİA.az” informs. Due to the coronavirus pandemic, all mosques are closed, and Eid al-Fitr prayers won’t be performed in mosques. People can perform prayer at home. Fasting in Ramadan is obligatory for a person if he… Continue reading Azerbaijan celebrates Eid Ramadan
President Ilham Aliyev makes Facebook post on occasion of Ramazan Holiday -PHOTO
President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev has shared a post on the occasion of the Ramazan Holiday on his official Facebook account. QİA.AZ presents the post:
Azerbaijani president, first lady inaugurate “Khari Bulbul” hotel after renovation
The inauguration of the newly renovated “Khari Bulbul” hotel has been held in Shusha. President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev, First Lady Mehriban Aliyeva, their daughters Leyla Aliyeva and Arzu Aliyeva attended the ceremony. The head of state viewed conditions created at the hotel. There are 49 rooms in the hotel. All of… Continue reading Azerbaijani president, first lady inaugurate “Khari Bulbul” hotel after renovation
Azerbaijani president, first lady view administrative building for Special representation in Shusha
President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev, First Lady Mehriban Aliyeva, their daughters Leyla Aliyeva and Arzu Aliyeva have viewed the administrative building for the Special representation in Shusha. The head of state and the First Lady were informed of the restoration work carried out here. The head of state gave instructions on the… Continue reading Azerbaijani president, first lady view administrative building for Special representation in Shusha
President Ilham Aliyev lays foundation stone for school No1 in Shusha
A groundbreaking ceremony for a school No1 has been held in Shusha. President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev, First Lady Mehriban Aliyeva, their daughters Leyla Aliyeva and Arzu Aliyeva have attended the event. The head of state laid the foundation stone for the school. President Ilham Aliyev was informed that the foundation of… Continue reading President Ilham Aliyev lays foundation stone for school No1 in Shusha
Senior Hamas commander killed as Israel strikes Gaza, Palestinians fire rockets
Israel said it killed 16 members of the Hamas military wing in a air strike on Gaza on Wednesday and Palestinian militants rained rockets into Israel as global concern mounted over their most intense hostilities in years, QİA.AZ reports citing Reuters. At least 53 people have been killed in Gaza since violence escalated on Monday, according to… Continue reading Senior Hamas commander killed as Israel strikes Gaza, Palestinians fire rockets
Azerbaijan confirms 558 more COVID-19 cases, 1,454 recoveries
Azerbaijan has detected 558 new COVID-19 cases, 1,454 patients have recovered and 13 patients have died, QİA.AZ reports on May 12 citing the Operational Headquarters under Azerbaijani Cabinet of Ministers. Up until now, 328,159 people have been infected with coronavirus in the country, 309,771 of them have recovered, and 4,726 people have died. Currently, 13,662 people… Continue reading Azerbaijan confirms 558 more COVID-19 cases, 1,454 recoveries
Georgia: Coronavirus cases exceed 325,000
Georgia has reported 1,409 new coronavirus cases and 1,256 recoveries in one day, “QİA.az” informs, citing the Georgian government’s designated official website. The new infections bring the country’s total COVID-19 tally to 325,665, while recoveries are reaching 304,935. Meanwhile, the deadly pathogen has claimed 27 lives in one day, taking the country’s COVID-19 death toll to 4,363 since the pandemic onset.