84 years pass since the 1st ballet of Azerbaijan and Muslim East, 'Qız Qalası' by Afrasiyab Badalbeyli, was staged. Gamar Almaszade, the 1st ballerina of Azerbaijan, performed the leading role.
Every year, on this occasion, April 18 is celebrated as 'National Ballet Day' in 🇦🇿.

Today is the 127th birthday of the first professional female singer of #Azerbaijan , the first opera actress and theater worker #ShovkatMammadova . We honor #ŞövkətMəmmədova , who made such an invaluable contribution to the development and creativity of #Azerbaijan |i culture.

Located in #Khojavend region of #Azerbaijan , majestic #AzykhCave is a place in which remnants related to the various stages of evolution of hominins, their culture, civilization, use of fireplaces were found.

Footage by: Lyokin Photography

One of the best dumplings in world, Azerbaijani #dushbara is filled with lamb or beef, and usually served in broth.

They’re folded by hand, a process made more difficult by their small size. Vinegar & garlic sauce tops it off with an extra kick.

Source: amp.cnn.com/cnn/travel/art…

Səməni is one of the symbols of Novruz in Azerbaijan🇦🇿.

Every year on the eve of March, Səməni, as the herald of spring, is sprouted on the first Tuesday & put in visible places at home & public places.

Made from the seeds of wheat, it symbolizes a rich harvest & abundance.

Yel çərşənbəniz mübarək!

As of today, #Ramadan , the most holy and benevolent occasion in the Islamic world & month of generosity, mercy, and harmony has begun. We wish all a blessed #Ramadan Kareem filled with peace, prosperity, and happiness.

Ramazan ayınız mübarək!

Happy Fire 🔥 Tuesday!

Od çərşənbəniz mübarək!

Su çərşənbəniz mübarək!

Today marks the 32nd anniversary of #KhojalyGenocide , an unprecedented crime against humanity committed by #Armenia against civilian Azerbaijanis.

We mourn with deepest respect & sorrow the memory of those who lost their lives in this horrific atrocity.

#JusticeforKhojaly

✨Yes✨️

With its outstanding performance at #BragaQarabag UEFA Europa League play-off match ⚽️, Qarabağ FK made us all proud. You were fantastic as always, Qarabağ 🇦🇿, congratulations & best of luck!

Villa Petrolea 🏠 Museum in Baku is the first Nobel museum outside Sweden.

Nobel brothers have played a noteworthy role & left a lasting legacy in the history of #Azerbaijan , having constructed the first oil tanker in the world & 1st oil pipeline in Europe.

Historical Ismailiyya Palace built in 1913 is one of the iconic landmarks of Baku, #Azerbaijan .

Being intended for Muslim Charity Society, the Palace includes sentences carved with golden letters on the front & side facades regarding the importance of education & enlightenment.

The first national women's magazine in #Azerbaijan #İşıq (Light) was launched by scholar Khadija Alibeyova in 1911 to enlighten girls & promote awareness among women. In an extremely challenging period & environment, the journal was able to shed light on women's empowerment.

Majestic art of #Azerbaijan |i ashiqs which was included in UNESCO 🏛️ #Education #Sciences #Culture 🇺🇳’s Representative List of Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity, is ancient way of storytelling in our folklore. Our ashiqs accompanied by saz had an extensive repertoire of dastans reflecting history of 🇦🇿.

Museum of Modern Art is one of the best destinations for art enthusiasts in #Baku , #Azerbaijan . 

Museum's collection features numerous well-known works, paintings & sculptures by local & international artists.

The 15th-century Diri Baba Mausoleum is one of the traces of Sufism in #Azerbaijan . 

The Mausoleum carved into the rock is recognized as a significant architectural monument in the country.

Today marks birthday anniversary of Leyla Vakilova, one of the pioneers of ballet in #Azerbaijan integrating traditional 🇦🇿i folk choreography with classic ballet techniques & acting out unique roles.

Extremely proud of our women consistently leading the way in all fields.