Novruz Holiday in modern Azerbaijan culture
Each ethnic group has its main national holiday, in which the festive culture of the people is most brightly and fully realized. In Azerbaijan, the most significant holiday is Novruz. For more than two thousand years it has been celebrated on the Day of the spring equinox and up to this day it retains the main meanings and attributes, despite the strong influence of various ideologies and religions. The article deals with the genesis of the holiday, its regional features, values and place in the culture of modern Azerbaijan.