National Salvation Day is observed in Azerbaijan every June 15, commemorating the rise of Heydar Aliyev to power in 1993. This day marks a significant turning point in the country's political history, as it followed a period of turmoil and near civil war after the Azerbaijani Popular Front's failure to govern. Heydar Aliyev was invited to mediate the crisis and was elected Chairman of the National Assembly on June 15, 1993, later becoming President in October. The establishment of National Salvation Day was proposed in 1997 and officially recognized as a public holiday in 1998. Celebrations typically include various events that honor Aliyev's leadership and contributions to stabilizing the nation during a critical time.