National Salvation Day of Azerbaijan is a national public holiday commemorating a major political turning point in 1993, following a period of instability after the collapse of the Soviet Union. The day is associated with the return of Heydar Aliyev to national leadership and is marked through official ceremonies and reflections on Azerbaijan’s modern statehood.

Event Suggestions:
• Create a timeline of Azerbaijan’s modern political history
• Explore Azerbaijani culture, music, language and national symbols
• Discuss how countries mark moments of political transition