Feb 12, 2026 | 04:00
Today another year passes since the death of Bakhtiyar Vahabzadeh, a powerful master of words in Azerbaijani poetry and an important figure in our history of public thought.
Bakhtiyar Vahabzadeh, who lives in memory with his rich literary heritage, patriotic works and contributions to the formation of national thought, was born in Sheki on August 16, 1925, and dedicated his life to the development of Azerbaijani literature. The ideas of homeland, native language, freedom and independence occupy a central place in his work. The poet's poem "Gulustan", in particular, played an important role in strengthening national self-awareness and caused socio-political discussions for many years.
Bakhtiyar Vahabzadeh is a master of words who is remembered with deep respect not only in Azerbaijan, but also throughout the Turkic world. The common history, cultural roots and spiritual unity of the Turkic peoples occupy a special place in his poetry. The ideas of solidarity of the Turkic world, protection of national identity and love for the native language constitute the main line of the poet's creativity. In this regard, he is valued as one of the artists who made significant contributions to the literary and philosophical treasury of the Turkic world.
Today, as in different regions of the country, in different corners of the Turkic world, his memory is commemorated with respect, his literary heritage is studied and promoted. Bakhtiyar Vahabzade's creativity, in addition to being included in the golden fund of Azerbaijani literature, lives as a spiritual wealth of the Turkic world as a whole.








