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History
Novruz has been celebrated with great joy in Azerbaijan since the 20th century. Despite the lack of attention to this holiday in the Russian Empire, millioners of Baku, such as H.Z. Tagiyev, Agamusa Nagiyev, and Shamsi Assadullayev, provided significant support to the residents of Baku in celebrating this holiday with enthusiasm. During the Azerbaijan Democratic Republic era, Novruz was celebrated twice in a festive manner. Məhəmmədamin Rəsulzadə, the founder of the Azerbaijan Democratic Republic, stated in his 1954 article titled "Novruz Bayramı" that during the era of the independent Azerbaijani government, Novruz was officially recognized as a national holiday. On that day, all state institutions were closed and government-led ceremonies, including the official military parade, were held to mark the occasion.

After the establishment of Soviet rule in Azerbaijan on April 28, 1920, the Bolsheviks permited the celebration of Novruz to gain the support of the people. The "Kommunist" newspaper, in its issue dated March 24, 1921, reported that holidays began in schools during the "Novruz holiday" period, students paraded in the streets, and shows and concerts were organized in theaters and clubs. Various foodstuffs were distributed to the needy population.