Azerbaijani Communityof Massachusetts
Azerbaijani Community
Preserving our heritage, supporting our youth, and building our future together.
Photo courtesy of Azerbaijan Tourism Board (azerbaijan.travel)
About Us
The Azerbaijani Community of Massachusetts brings together Azerbaijani families across the state to preserve our national and cultural values, pass them on to the next generation, and support the academic and professional growth of our youth.
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Bringing Azerbaijani families in Massachusetts together through regular gatherings, holiday celebrations, and shared spaces where our community can grow stronger.
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Keeping our traditions, language, and national holidays alive and passing them on to our children so the next generation grows up rooted in who we are.
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Hosting educational seminars and intellectual gatherings on topics our community cares about — health, education, professional life — bringing experts from across Massachusetts to share knowledge.
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Supporting the academic journey and professional growth of Azerbaijani-American youth through mentorship, university and career guidance, and connections with community members.
Events
From traditional celebrations to educational seminars, there's always something happening in our community.
İmran Axundov — EMT (Emergency Medical Technician) at Brewster Ambulance — introduces the EMT profession: what EMTs do, the path to certification (courses and requirements), the ambulance and hospital work environment, career paths into paramedic work and the broader medical field, and his own personal journey from research into healthcare. Open Q&A. RSVP at azmass.org/rsvp. Suggested donation $10.
Events
Dr. Kazım Kazımov — PhD in Economics, former IMF researcher, now Managing Director at Wellington Management — walks through the importance of saving in America and the fundamentals of investing: budgeting and savings accounts, moving from saving to investing, an introduction to stocks and ETFs, and retirement accounts (401(k) and IRA). Open Q&A. RSVP at azmass.org/rsvp. Suggested donation $10. Tea and sweets served.
İsmayıl Vəliyev — performance consultant and author with 10+ years of coaching experience — leads a session on productivity in professional and personal life: overcoming inner barriers, the 80/20 principle, reverse thinking, the power of three for big projects, and turning mistakes into growth. Open Q&A. RSVP at azmass.org/rsvp. Suggested donation $10. Tea and sweets served.
Join our community to celebrate Qurban together — traditional food, activities for children, and time spent together in the spirit of the holiday. Bring your family.
Dr. Abulfaz Isayev (Cross Point Family Dental, Lowell, MA) walks our community through dental insurance, treatment costs, finding the right dentist, prevention and common procedures, and what to do in a dental emergency. Open Q&A. Tea and sweets served.
Our Heritage
Azerbaijan, known as the "Land of Fire," boasts a rich cultural heritage spanning thousands of years — a unique blend of Eastern and Western influences.
A UNESCO-recognized art form — highly complex improvised vocal and instrumental music rooted in centuries of tradition.
From aromatic plov to delicate dolma and sweet baklava — flavors reflecting the rich tapestry of the Caucasus.
World-renowned for intricate patterns and vibrant colors, each region carrying its own distinctive style.
Hand-cut colored glass assembled into carved wooden lattices, held together entirely without nails or glue.
Photos courtesy of Azerbaijan Tourism Board (azerbaijan.travel)
Get in Touch
Have questions or want to get involved? We'd love to hear from you.