Mehriban Aliyeva Marks National Flag Day, Hails Tricolor as Symbol of Azerbaijan’s Independence and Unity

Baku, The Gulf Observer: First Vice-President of the Republic of Azerbaijan, Mehriban Aliyeva, has marked National Flag Day in Azerbaijan, celebrated on November 9, with a post on her official Instagram account paying tribute to the national tricolor as a lasting symbol of the country’s independence, unity and statehood.

In her message, the First Vice-President wrote: “May our tricolor flag, a source of endless pride, always embody the eternity of our independence, the unity of our people, and the strength of our state!”

National Flag Day Celebrated Across Azerbaijan

National Flag Day is observed every year on November 9 across Azerbaijan, bringing together citizens, state institutions and communities to honour one of the country’s most cherished national symbols. The day was established in 2009 by a decree of President Ilham Aliyev, commemorating the adoption of the tricolor flag on 9 November 1918 by the Azerbaijan Democratic Republic, the first democratic republic in the Muslim East.

Celebrations traditionally include flag-raising ceremonies, cultural events and patriotic programmes in schools, universities and public spaces, reflecting the deep respect Azerbaijanis hold for their national flag.

Meaning of Azerbaijan’s Tricolor Flag

The national flag of Azerbaijan consists of three horizontal stripes of blue, red and green, with a white crescent and eight-pointed star at its centre. The blue stripe symbolizes the Turkic heritage of the Azerbaijani people, the red represents progress and the building of a modern state, and the green reflects the country’s Islamic civilization.

Following the restoration of Azerbaijan’s independence in 1991, the tricolor once again became the official state flag, standing as a symbol of national sovereignty and the continuity of Azerbaijani statehood.

A Symbol of Pride and National Strength

Mehriban Aliyeva’s message reflects the significance National Flag Day holds for the people of Azerbaijan, particularly in recent years, as the country has strengthened its territorial integrity and sovereignty. The tricolor has come to embody national pride, resilience and the unity of the Azerbaijani people both at home and in the diaspora.

As Azerbaijan celebrates National Flag Day, the First Vice-President’s words underline the enduring role of the national flag as a source of inspiration and a reminder of the values of independence, solidarity and statehood that unite the nation.