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Novruz
March
This traditional holiday celebrates the Near Year and the coming of Spring. It became an official holiday in Azerbaijan after the collapse of the Soviet Union. After Iran, Azerbaijan celebrates this holiday the longest, with a total of five days. Celebrations involve house cleaning, tree planting, egg painting, playing traditional games, cooking national dishes, and more.
Location Countrywide, Azerbaijan
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Day of Physical Culture and Sport
March 5
Since 1995, March 5th is devoted to the promotion of physical culture and sports, an initiative of national leader Heydar Aliyev. A series of sporting events are held across the country on this day.
Location Countrywide, Azerbaijan
What Others Say
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A Couple from California
Our guide in Uzbekistan seemed to know everyone wherever we went which made us feel like locals.
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Solo Traveler from US Virgin Islands
The trip was all I expected and more. Plans were flawless--as I would expect from Remote Lands.
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A family from New York
We truly had an amazing family vacation in Thailand...We cannot wait to do a trip to Vietnam and Cambodia with Remote Lands in the future.