Azerbaijan's Mod Visits Graves Of National Leader, Martyrs Ahead Of Victory Day (PHOTO)
Date
11/7/2024 9:14:47 AM
(MENAFN- Trend News Agency)
BAKU, Azerbaijan, November 7. The leadership of
the Azerbaijani Ministry of Defense, accompanied by a group of
military personnel of the Azerbaijan Army, has paid a solemn visit
to the graves of the National Leader Heydar Aliyev and martyrs in
commemoration of Victory Day, Trend reports via the ministry
statement.
"Roses were arranged at the monument of the National Leader in
the Alley of Honor, and his memory was commemorated with reverence.
The leadership of the ministry visited the grave of esteemed
ophthalmologist and academician Zarifa Aliyeva and paid tribute by
laying roses.
Then, the Alley of Martyrs was visited. Bunches of flowers were
arranged at the graves of martyrs who sacrificed their lives for
the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Azerbaijan, as well as
at the Eternal Flame monument.
Next, the leadership and personnel of the Defense Ministry
arrived at the Second Alley of Martyrs, where the National Anthem
of Azerbaijan was performed by the military orchestra, and the
memory of martyrs was commemorated.
Flowers were placed on the graves of our martyrs who sacrificed
their lives for the territorial integrity of the Motherland, and
their souls were commemorated with deep respect and reverence.
The Minister of Defense, Colonel General Zakir Hasanov, met with
the families and relatives of the martyrs, engaging in sincere
conversations over a tea table and inquiring about their concerns
and well-being.
The families of the Martyrs expressed their gratitude to the
President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev, First Vice
President Mehriban Aliyeva, and the leadership of the Ministry of
Defense for their attention and care," the statement said.
To note, Victory Day is a public holiday in Azerbaijan that is
celebrated on November 8 in commemoration of Azerbaijani victory in
the 2020 Second Karabakh War.
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