27 Aug 2020 | 10:59 AM UTC
Azerbaijan: Islamic festival Ashura to be held on August 30
Heightened security presence expected during Islamic festival of Ashura on August 30; disruptions expected
Event
A heightened security presence is expected across Azerbaijan on Sunday, August 30, amid the Islamic festival of Ashura. The festival marks the tenth day of the Islamic holy month of Muharram. Due to the coronavirus disease (COVID-19), commemorations in Azerbaijan mosques have been canceled.
A heightened security presence is expected across the country in an effort to enforce the cancelation of Ashura events.
Advice
Those in Azerbaijan are advised to monitor developments and adhere to all instructions issued by local authorities.
