Kurban-bayram
Kurban Bayramy is one of the institutive religious holidays celebrated in Azerbaijan. It originates from the Biblical legend of the arch-father Abraham (Ibrahim in Islam), his wife Hagar and their son...
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Novruz - or Novruz Bayramy in Azeri - along with New Year and a religious Ramazan Bayramy is one of the major and the most favorite holiday of Azerbaijan. Although celebrated in Islamic countries,...
View ArticleAzerbaijanian Cuisine
Plov Ingredients (for 1 portion): Mutton 800 gr. * Melted butter 200 gr. * Rice 600 gr. * Onion 200 gr. * Prunes 160 gr. Cinnamon 0.8 gr. * Saffron 0.4 gr. * Pinks 0.2 gr. * Pepper 0.4 gr. * Salt Cut...
View ArticleMarriage
Marriage being an important event of social life, the act of wedding in the old Azerbaijan society was enhanced with a great many ceremonies and rites. These were to prevent the future spouses from...
View ArticleThe holidays celebrating the end of a calendar year
Many traditions and customs observed by people in Azerbaijan and in particular in Baku are influenced by various cultures and religions. In this respect, the holidays celebrating the end of a calendar...
View ArticleSuperstitions
For many superstitious people in the world "Friday, the 13th" stands for unlucky business, a break-up with a girlfriend, a car accident or a brick falling down on your head and so on. We would like to...
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