Baku / 09.10.19 / Turan: On September 10, Shiites in Azerbaijan and in other countries celebrate mourning in memory of Hussein, the grandson of the prophet Muhammad and the son of Imam Ali.
The most popular ceremonies traditionally take place in the village of Nardaran at 30 km from the capital, as well as in the mosques of Meshedi Dadash and Taza Pir.
In Ashura, many shops and other facilities do not work until noon. On this day, fun and entertainment is considered a sin. Many believers organize commemorations on the street and in public places in memory of Imam Hussein and his associates, who were killed near the city of Karbala (now in Iraq).
On the same day, donations of blood are held in mosques of Azerbaijan as an alternative to the bloody acts of self-flagellation carried out before. Everyone is involved in donating blood. Today, together with the chairman of the Caucasus Muslims Office, Sheikh Allahshukur Pashazadeh, the head of the State Committee for Work with Religious Organizations Mubariz Gurbanly, deputies of the Milli Majlis, as well as leaders of other religious faiths took part in the blood donation action. Blood donation is organized throughout the country. In Baku, this is happening in 13 mosques and healthcare facilities. -02D-
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The closure of Azerbaijan's land borders was discussed during the parliamentary session on November 25. While the government’s decision cites the coronavirus pandemic as the main reason—despite the World Health Organization declaring its end last year—Zahid Oruj, Chair of the Human Rights Committee in the Milli Majlis, pointed to other factors. He stated, "Opening the borders could result in an influx of hundreds of thousands of non-Azerbaijani refugees due to the Russia-Ukraine war. Additionally, in Iran, many are prepared to cross into Azerbaijan to safeguard their lives and assets amid military strikes. Such waves of refugees could lead to humanitarian, social, and cultural clashes that may threaten political stability."
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On Tuesday, the General Prosecutor's Office announced the initiation of new criminal cases against agricultural product exporters who allegedly concealed their earnings abroad. Specifically, the Sumgayit City Prosecutor's Office has opened a criminal case under Articles 208.2.1 and 208.2.2 (failure to return foreign currency to the country in large amounts by prior agreement of a group of individuals) and Article 308.2 (abuse of office causing serious consequences) against officials of the company "SOİL BOONS" LLC – Jahangir Aliyev, Elyar Gadzhiev, Mehman Mirzamedev, Saleh Gabilov, and Aly Aliyev.
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Rains will continue in Baku and Absheron on 27 November, forecasters said. In places, precipitation will be intense with thunderstorms. Moderate north-west wind.
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On Tuesday, rainy weather with thunderstorms and moderate northwest wind is expected in the Baku, according to meteorologists. The rainy weather will continue untill Wednesday evening. The air temperature at night will be +7 to +10°C, and during the day, +11 to +13°C. The humidity will be 80-90% at night and 70-80% during the day. Rain with thunderstorms will also affect other parts of the country. Snow is expected in mountainous areas. There will be fog in places, with westerly winds.
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