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Laman Ismayilova

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Baku Book Center has solemnly celebrated the 160th anniversary of the educator and intellectual Habib bay Mahmudbayov, who made unparalleled contributions to the development of the Azerbaijani culture and education, Azernews reports.

The anniversary event, organized by the Technical Humanitarian Lyceum No. 2 named after Habib bay Mahmudbayov, was attended by the country's well-known intellectuals, scientists and cultural figures, educators, deputies of the Azerbaijani Parliament, graduates of the lyceum, and members of the teaching staff.

First, a video clip was shown about the life and pedagogical and educational activities of Habib bay Mahmudbayov.

Director of the Institute of Mathematics and Mechanics Misir Mardanov, Chairman of the Board of the Azerbaijan Union of Architects Elbay Gasimzade, Chairman of the Science and Education Committee of the Azerbaijani Parliament Anar Isgandarov, People's Artist Nuraddin Mehdikhanli, Head of the Baku City Education Department Narmina Huseynova, Director of Technical Humanitarian Lyceum No. 2 Turana Majidli, and researcher of the life and work of Habib bay Mahmudbayov, Doctor of Philosophy in Philology Sharaf Jalilli, spoke about the life and pedagogical activity of Habib bay Mahmudbayov.

They pointed out that the life and work of Habib bay Mahmudbayov is an important source of inspiration not only for his time, but also for today's generations.

Habib bay Mahmudbayov, together with Sultanmajid Ganizade, created the first Russian-Muslim school in 1887.

Throughout his life, Habib bay Mahmudbayov, who was engaged in great public education activities, was an active participant in the development of new directions in the development of public education in the republic.

As a member of the Baku City Duma and a member of the school commission, he chaired the congress as an active participant in the preparation and holding of the First Congress of Azerbaijani Teachers in 1906.

When the Higher Pedagogical Institute was established in Baku, he became its deputy director, and then its director, and also organized evening courses.

Along with science and education, Habib bay Mahmudbayov rendered great services in the development of theater in Azerbaijan, and was the head of the first professional theater troupe.

The speakers expressed their gratitude to the President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev and the First Lady Mehriban Aliyeva for their work in promoting and recognizing the legacy of the educator and intellectual Habib bay Mahmudbayov.

Eldar Azizov, a representative of the great personality's generation, shared his thoughts about his great-grandfather with the participants.

At the event, Honored Artist Rza Afshar presented a portrait of Habib bay Mahmudbayov, his author, to the lyceum staff.

At the end, a small scene from one of Habib bay Mahmudbayov's favorite works, "Haji Gara", was presented, and classical songs were performed by musicians.