In accordance with the plan approved by the Minister of Defense of the Republic of Azerbaijan, servicemen’s marches accompanied by military orchestras were held along the central streets, avenues and squares of Baku, Sumgayit, Ganja and Nakhchivan to mark 9 November – National Flag Day. 

Prior to the marches, the memory of National Leader Heydar Aliyev and Shehids, who sacrificed their lives for the independence, territorial integrity and sovereignty of the Motherland, was honored with a minute of silence. The National Anthem of the Republic of Azerbaijan was performed.

The servicemen’s marches, accompanied by military orchestras performing patriotic songs, were met with great enthusiasm, interest and applause from citizens.