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August 1922. Jerry Thompson, filled with respect, prepares to hear Haji’s story. May 1901. Haji Zeynalabdin Taghiyev works on opening the first school for Muslim girls in Baku, with support from his wife Sona. Cleric Akhund Abu Ziyad opposes the idea, sparking public debate. Reformers — Hasan bey Zardabi, Alimardan bey Topchibashev, Ahmed bey Agaev, and progressive clergy led by Mirza Abuturab — support education. The conflict escalates to attacks on teachers. Haji changes strategy and sends a representative abroad. He returns with approvals from major Islamic centers, confirming girls’ right to education. Victory is Haji’s. In October 1901, the school opens.
April 30, 2026
Baku Media Center, Heydar Aliyev Foundation
12 people
Parviz Mammadrzayev
Haji Zeynalabdin Taghiyev
Acting
Gurban Ismailov
Old Haji Zeynalabdin Taghiyev
Acting
Rasim Jafar
Musa Naghiyev
Acting
Elshan Rustamov
Sahib
Acting
Natavan Haciyeva
Zeyneb
Acting
Manaf Dadashov
Abu-Ziyad
Acting
Vusal Haji Gadir
Kazim
Acting
Fəridə Qurbanova
Sona Taghiyeva
Acting
Rustam Jabrayilov
Acting
Sanan Allaz
Acting
Vusal Haji Gadir
Acting
Jeyhun Mammadov
Acting
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