Baku / 12.12.19 / Turan: On the morning of December 12, the streets leading to the Honorary Burial Alley were blocked. The traffic was stopped due to a massive visit by citizens to the grave of ex-President Heydar Aliyev. Today marks the 16th anniversary of his death.
One of the first the grave was visited by the head of state Ilham Aliyev and members of his family. After this, all members of the government, members of parliament, heads of state institutions and members of the public laid flowers and wreaths on the grave.
Following this, the Honorary Burial Alley opened for other citizens who will carry flowers to the grave throughout the day.
Traditionally, on this day, from 8 a.m. on the roads of the capital leading to the Alley, traffic is blocked. First of all, this is Parliament Avenue and the streets adjacent to it. -02D-
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