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On September 23, 2026, an event dedicated to September 27 – Remembrance Day was held at the Azerbaijan National Library named after M.F. Akhundov.

Opening the event, Professor Karim Tahirov, Director of the National Library, welcomed the participants. The event continued with a minute of silence in honour of the memory of the martyrs who sacrificed their lives for the restoration of the territorial integrity and sovereignty of the Republic of Azerbaijan during the 44-day Patriotic War.

Professor Karim Tahirov noted that, in accordance with the Decree of President Ilham Aliyev dated December 2, 2020, “On the Establishment of Remembrance Day in the Republic of Azerbaijan”, September 27 is annually observed as Remembrance Day in Azerbaijan to pay tribute to the servicemen who fought courageously and sacrificed their lives for the country's territorial integrity.

He emphasized the special significance of Remembrance Day in the national memory of the Azerbaijani people and spoke about the lives, military service, and dedication of the fallen servicemen. He stressed that preserving their memory and passing on the history of their courage and sacrifice to future generations is a shared moral responsibility.

Adiba Ismayilova, PhD in History and Deputy Director of the National Library for Scientific Affairs and Library and Information Services, and Sayyara Mammadli, Head of the Department for Information Retrieval Systems, also delivered speeches.

They highlighted the historical significance of the Patriotic War in Azerbaijan's centuries-long struggle for statehood and territorial integrity. The speakers noted that the determination, courage, and dedication demonstrated by the Azerbaijani Army during the 44-day war played a decisive role in restoring the country's territorial integrity. They also emphasized the importance of preserving the memory of the fallen servicemen and documenting their contributions as an integral part of Azerbaijan's national history.

As part of the event, an electronic database entitled “September 27 – Remembrance Day”, developed by the staff of the National Library, was presented.

The database includes official documents, particularly the Presidential Decree establishing Remembrance Day, lists of liberated cities, settlements, and villages, and the names of servicemen who lost their lives during the Second Karabakh War. It also features publications about the 44-day Patriotic War, Azerbaijan's victory, and the fallen servicemen, as well as presidential decrees concerning the awarding of orders and medals to war participants. Photographs and videos documenting attacks on civilians during the conflict are also included.

At the conclusion of the event, participants viewed an extensive book exhibition featuring publications from the National Library's collections dedicated to the Patriotic War, Karabakh, and the memory of the fallen servicemen.

The exhibition presented books, albums, and other publications highlighting the restoration of Azerbaijan's territorial integrity, the events of the Patriotic War, and the lives and military service of those who sacrificed their lives for their country.