Black January in Azerbaijan
Black January is a holiday in Azerbaijan.
When is Black January in Azerbaijan
Black January is celebrated on 20, January, 2023 in Azerbaijan.
About Black January in Azerbaijan
Black January is a holiday in Azerbaijan that commemorates the events of January 20, 1990, when Soviet troops attacked the capital city of Baku to suppress a pro-independence movement. The attack resulted in the deaths of over 130 civilians, with many more injured or arrested.
The holiday is observed annually on January 20 and is a day of mourning and remembrance for those who lost their lives during the attack. It is also a day to honor the bravery and resilience of the Azerbaijani people in their struggle for independence.
On this day, people across Azerbaijan gather to lay flowers and wreaths at memorials and monuments dedicated to the victims of the attack. There are also official ceremonies and speeches held by government officials and community leaders.
Black January is an important part of Azerbaijan’s history and serves as a reminder of the sacrifices made by those who fought for the country’s independence.
History of Black January in Azerbaijan
Black January is a holiday in Azerbaijan commemorating the events of January 20, 1990, when Soviet troops invaded Baku, the capital city of Azerbaijan, to suppress the growing independence movement.
The Soviet Union had been experiencing political and economic turmoil in the late 1980s, and various republics began to demand greater autonomy or independence. Azerbaijan was one such republic, and by 1989, the Popular Front of Azerbaijan had emerged as a leading force in the independence movement.
On January 20, 1990, Soviet troops entered Baku and began shooting at unarmed civilians who had gathered in the city center to protest the Soviet government’s actions. The troops also attacked the Azerbaijani government buildings and media outlets, leading to the deaths of hundreds of people and injuring thousands more.
The events of Black January marked a turning point in the struggle for Azerbaijani independence, and the country eventually declared independence from the Soviet Union in 1991. The holiday is observed annually on January 20 to remember those who lost their lives in the struggle for independence and to honor the resilience and determination of the Azerbaijani people.
How is Black January celebrated in Azerbaijan
Black January, also known as Black Saturday, is not celebrated in Azerbaijan. It is a day of mourning and remembrance for the tragic events that occurred on January 20, 1990, when Soviet troops violently suppressed a peaceful demonstration in Baku, the capital city of Azerbaijan. The day is marked with solemn ceremonies, including laying flowers at the Martyrs’ Alley cemetery and observing a moment of silence in honor of the victims. The day is also an official public holiday in Azerbaijan, and many people visit the graves of their loved ones who died during the events of Black January.
Dates
Black January will be celebrated in Azerbaijan on 2023-01-20, 2024-01-20, 2025-01-20, 2026-01-20, 2027-01-20 in the comming years.
