November 5, begins a month of mourning of Muharram marked by the Shiite Muslims. The main date for this month is the 10th day called Ashura. On this day in the year 680 near the city of Karbala (modern Iraq) in an unequal battle with the forces of the Umayyad, Imam Hussein - the grandson of the Prophet Muhammad and the son of Imam Ali, was killed.
During Muharram, in countries where Shiites are the majority or a significant portion, people do not hold celebrations or weddings.
Believers spend time in prayers. Ashura is marked in mourning for Imam Hussein. This year, Ashura will be on November 14. -05 -
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On Sunday, 17 November, variable cloudiness is expected in Baku and Apsheron peninsula. At night and in the morning in some places there will be occasional rains. In the morning in some places of the peninsula short-term precipitation will be of heavy rainfall character. Occasionally strengthening north-west wind will weaken in the afternoon.
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The incidence of thyroid cancer has sharply increased in Baku, endocrinologist Sadig Babirov stating a large number of such pathologies in children.
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November 14 was World Diabetes Day. In Azerbaijan, it is intended that people suffering from diabetes receive free medications. According to a decision by the Cabinet of Ministers, these free medications are prescribed on a special form approved by the Ministry of Health. However, complaints persist about ongoing issues with the distribution of these free medications.
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On November 16, the weather in the capital will be overcast, with possible rain in the evening in some areas. There will be fog in the morning and evening. A moderate south-western wind will shift to a north-western direction. At night, the temperature will range from +9°C to +11°C, and during the day, it will be between +14°C and +18°C. Humidity will be 70-80%.
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