Recognize Azerbaijani National day - May 28

  06 May 2013    Read: 488
Recognize Azerbaijani National day - May 28
The 95th anniversary of the world`s first predominantly Muslim secular democracy.
On May 28, 2013, Azerbaijanis in America and around the world celebrate the 95th anniversary of Azerbaijan Democratic Republic (ADR), the world`s first predominantly Muslim secular democracy.

During the short two-year period of its existence, prior to the 1920 Bolshevik occupation of Azerbaijan, ADR established functioning secular democratic institutions, granted universal suffrage rights to women and secured Azerbaijan`s international recognition. Recalling his meeting with the Azerbaijani delegation in 1919, President Woodrow Wilson remarked that the Azerbaijanis shared his ideals of liberty and justice.

Join Azerbaijani-Americans in the Pax Turcica action calling for a proper recognition of Azerbaijani National Day - May 28 - by our elected federal and state governments and legislatures.

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