1-3 May 2014
Baku, Azerbaijan
TOPICS

Life and surroundings of Hamza Nigari
Political and cultural life in Azerbaijan and Caucasus in 19th century
Social and cultural life in Gazakh and surrounding during Nigari’s existence
Social and religious influences of Nigari during Ottoman and Republic time of Turkey
Religious and social influences of Nigari in Caucasus
Nigari’s mentor Ismail Shirvani
Nomads from Caucasus to Anatolia and Hamza Nigari impact
Sufism and Sufism literature history in Amasia
Azerbaijan-Turkey Sufism and literary relations
Sufism concept of Mir Hamza Nigari
Language and literary peculiarities in Mir Hamza Nigari’s works
Poets affected Nigari and impressed by Nigari
Composed Poems of Nigari and Siraji
Tombs of Nigari and Ismail Shirvani and other edifices (historical, architectural, foundations)
Haji Mahmoud efendi Aslanbeyli and Nigarism

TERMS OF PARTICIPATION

Working languages of symposium are Azerbaijani, Turkish, English and Russian.
Participants must send abstract, contact details and short biography.
Abstract most cover the topic; not exceed 300 words.
Abstract must be sent to e-mail: hamzanigari@gmail.com
All costs of Gazakh are met by symposium organizers. Transport costs are paid by participants.

SYMPOSIUM ORGANIZERS
Caucasus Research Institute of Qafqaz University

Eurasia International Research Institute Public Union
Azerbaijani Turks Culture, Art and Support Association
MIRAS Social Organization in Support of Studying of Cultural Heritage

SYMPOSIUM DATES

Registration and deadline for abstracts: 1 April 2014
Announcement of acceptances: 15 April 2014
Official invitations: 20 April 2014
Deadline for papers: 30 April 2014
Participants’ arrival and registration: 1 May 2014
Symposium date: 2-3 May 2014

CONTACTS:
MIRAS Social Organization in Support of Studying of Cultural Heritage
Address: 15 Ahmad Javad Str., AZ 1001 CityCenter, Baku, Azerbaijan
Tel/fax: +994 12 408 92 25
Web page: www.miras.az
E-mail: hamzanigari@gmail.com