Azerbaijan which is officially known as the Republic of Azerbaijan is one of the well-known tourist destinations of the world. Located in the South Caucasus region of Eurasia, Azerbaijan is visited by large numbers of tourists from various parts of the world. Azerbaijan is beautifully bounded by the Caspian Sea in the east and by the Iran in the south. Festivals and Events in Azerbaijan are celebrated all through out the year. So, while on a tour to this place, you can enjoy the various Festivals and Events in Azerbaijan that will make your stay in the country a memorable affair.
One of the most popular Festivals and Events in Azerbaijan is the celebration of Novruz. This festival is celebrated once in every year on March 21st. It is a tradition to wake up in the dawn on the 1st day of the Novruz. Novruz is the traditional New Year in Azerbaijan. After taking bath, it is mandatory for the people to savor some sweet dishes.
As a part of Novruz celebrations, people prepare some mouth-watering dishes which namely start with the letter s. some of the dishes that you can relish during Novruz are sumakh, samani, sabzi and sirke. During Novruz, people decorate their houses and welcome guests with an open heart. On the very 1st day of the Novruz, people lit their houses even during the night. Gifts are also exchanged during Novruz.
Another popular Festivals and Events in Azerbaijan is Eid. During Eid, the Muslim community goes to the mosques to offer Eid prayers namely Salatul Eid. People greet each other by saying Eid-Mubarak. The people also buy new clothes for ones friends and relatives. People also offer charity to the needy people during the festival. Christmas is the other well-known festival which is celebrated in Azerbaijan with much zeal. People start making preparations to celebrate this festival in advance. During this festival, you can find people in festive mood. People buy presents and go to the churches during Christmas. Azerbaijan is the land of festivals and events.
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