BAKU, Azerbaijan, August 1. At present, Azerbaijan
celebrates Azerbaijan Alphabet and Language Day. This vital
event was established by a decree signed by Nationwide Chief
Heydar Aliyev on August 9, 2001. The selection of August 1 was not
unintentional, because the Azerbaijan Alphabet Fee was established
on this date in 1990.
As is well-known, throughout the alphabet reform of the Nineties, the
distinguished linguist, writer of the trendy Azerbaijani alphabet,
Honored Scientist, State Prize laureate, and Academician Afad
Gurbanov grew to become the primary scholar to scientifically substantiate
the need of transitioning to a brand new impartial alphabet primarily based
on the Latin script. At his initiative, the Azerbaijan Alphabet
Fee was established on August 1, 1990, and, in recognition
of his experience and intensive information within the area of alphabet
research, Afad Gurbanov was appointed chairman of the
fee.
The alphabet and writing system represent one of many
elementary elements of each nation’s cultural heritage. The
alphabet is a cultural instrument and a nationwide non secular
treasure. A writing system primarily based on a well-developed and efficient
alphabet performs an important function within the creation, preservation, and
development of a nation’s materials and cultural achievements. It
additionally contributes to the event of the nationwide language,
scientific cooperation, and different important spheres of public
life.
No matter the place they dwell, each Azerbaijani ought to protect
and promote their native language, faith, nationwide customs, and
traditions. Simply as each Azerbaijani is aware of that the lyrics of the
Nationwide Anthem of the Republic of Azerbaijan had been written by Ahmad
Javad and its music was composed by Uzeyir Hajibeyli, they need to
additionally know that the writer of immediately’s Azerbaijani alphabet—one in all
the nation’s biggest cultural treasures—is the famend linguist
and academician Afad Gurbanov.
