Novruz in Azerbaijan
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Novruz in Azerbaijan (Azerbaijani: Novruz Bayramı) is a traditional holiday which celebrates the astronomical spring equinox and the coming of Spring. When Azerbaijan was part of the Soviet Union, the celebration of Novruz was generally unofficial and at times even prohibited.[1] Currently in Azerbaijan, Novruz is treated as an official public holiday. In accordance with Article 105 of the Labour Code of Azerbaijan passed in 2006, workers receive five days off for Novruz.[2] After neighbouring Iran, Azerbaijan hosts the longest observance and number of public days related to Novruz, with a total (including weekend) of five days.[3]
This article is about celebration of the feast of Nowruz in the Republic of Azerbaijan. For the main article, see Nowruz.
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Novruz | |
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Observed by | Azerbaijanis |
Type | Cultural |
Significance | Vernal equinox; day of new year on the Solar Hijri calendar |
Date | March 21 |
Frequency | Annual |
Related to | Nowruz |
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Country | Afghanistan, Azerbaijan, India, Iran, Iraq, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Pakistan, Tajikistan, Turkey, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan |
Reference | 01161 |
Region | Europe and North America |
Inscription history | |
Inscription | 2016 (4th session) |
List | Representative |
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