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Today marks 35 years since the restoration of the Republic of Azerbaijan’s independence.
“Operative Information Center-OMM” reports that on October 18, 1991, the Supreme Council adopted the Constitutional Act “On the State Independence of the Republic of Azerbaijan.”
The Constitutional Act referred to the Declaration of Independence dated May 28, 1918, and the Supreme Council of the Republic of Azerbaijan’s declaration of August 30, 1991, “On the Restoration of the State Independence of the Republic of Azerbaijan.” It established that the Republic of Azerbaijan is the successor of the Azerbaijan Democratic Republic.
The Azerbaijani people established an independent republic in the early 20th century, and in 1991 the Republic of Azerbaijan restored its independence as the successor of the Azerbaijan Democratic Republic.
In May 1992, the Milli Majlis (National Assembly) approved the national anthem of the Republic of Azerbaijan, with music by Uzeyir Hajibeyov and lyrics by Ahmad Javad. Soon afterward, it approved the tricolor flag and the state emblem featuring an eight-pointed star with a flame inside.
At a plenary session on October 15, 2021, the Azerbaijani parliament adopted a new law “On Independence Day.” President Ilham Aliyev signed the law that same day.
Under the law, October 18, previously observed as State Independence Day, was renamed Restoration of Independence Day.
Restoration of Independence Day is observed annually in Azerbaijan as a holiday and a working day.
