AWA UK
Azerbaijani Women’s Association in UK
Ulviyya Taghizade
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British Azerbaijani Association
Azerbaijani heritage.
Belonging in Britain.
Connecting the Azerbaijani community in London, across England and throughout the UK, with families, friends and neighbours.
Azerbaijani life in the UKGet involved
7 November 2026Zəfər Günü — Victory Day · Porchester Hall, London
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Founded in 2020
Our heritage.
Our shared home.
The British Azerbaijani Association was founded in 2020 by Azerbaijanis living in the UK. It is a home for our community: somewhere to keep our traditions alive, support one another and take an active part in British life.
The Association is led by Chairman Hafiz Bakhshaliyev and an elected Board. Our representatives are Nazir Ganiyev in North West England, Hasan Seyfullayev in Wales and Rashadat Taghiyev in Scotland.
We organise cultural and community events, support our community and introduce Azerbaijan’s history, culture and traditions to a wider audience in Britain.
Our network
Connecting our community across the UK
BAA connects Azerbaijani community organisations and people across the UK, strengthening cooperation, sharing opportunities and supporting community initiatives.
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Our work
What we do.
From football to cultural celebrations, our work is part of everyday Azerbaijani life in Britain.
Community
Among family
and friends.
A meal, a dance, a catch-up with friends. A few moments from our events and social life.
On the dance floor
Victory Day celebration, 2025.
A day at the football
Players and friends beside the pitch.
Azerbaijan & heritage
Places, traditions
and memories.
Each region has its own food, crafts and stories. Here are a few introductions to the places many of us call home.
Baku & Absheron
The Old City looks towards the Caspian, with modern Baku beyond its walls. Mugham is another part of the city’s cultural life.
Shusha & Karabakh
Shusha has a long association with Azerbaijani music and poetry. The Kharibulbul music festival is part of that tradition.
Sheki
The Khan’s Palace is known for its shebeke windows: coloured glass set into intricate wooden latticework.
Ganja
Ganja is the birthplace of the poet Nizami Ganjavi.
Nakhchivan
The Momine Khatun Mausoleum is among Nakhchivan’s historic monuments, known for its geometric decoration.
Lankaran & the South
Tea, citrus fruit and rice are characteristic of the south. Regional dishes and tea served with preserves are part of its food culture.
Quba & the North
Carpet weaving is one of Quba’s traditional crafts. The wider region includes mountain villages and different mountain communities.
Discover Azerbaijan: read our guides →
Regional images are illustrations, not documentary photographs.
Upcoming Events
Gather with us in Glasgow.
Sunday 18 October 2026 · Glasgow
Azerbaijan Restoration of Independence Day 2026
Community Networking & Celebration
The Drawing Room, Glasgow University Union
Doors open 16:30 · Event 17:00–21:00
Free admission
Victory Day
Together for
Victory Day.
A day for our community to gather, remember and share with the next generation.
London · 7 November
Zəfər Günü —
Victory Day 2026
Join BAA with your family and friends to mark an important day for Azerbaijanis in Britain. Young people and students are warmly welcome.
- Date
- Venue
- Porchester Hall
Porchester Rd, London W2 5HS - Doors open
- 14:30
- Event starts
- 15:00
Choose your ticket option on PayPal. Family tickets are available. Please enter the full names of everyone in your booking.
From the Association
News & community updates.
Explore upcoming events and Azerbaijani culture with BAA.
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British Azerbaijani Association
United Kingdom