It should be noted that Shusha has been declared the "cultural capital of the Islamic world" for 2024. The President of the Republic of Azerbaijan, Ilham Aliyev, signed an Order on related measures in November of last year. In turn, the "Kharibulbul" International Music Festival will contribute to the development of cultural relations between the countries of the Islamic world. This year's festival participants will also include performers and creative collectives from ICESCO member countries.

Axar.az reports that on May 11, the opening concert of "Shusha - the Cultural Capital of the Islamic World 2024" and the VII International Music Festival "Kharibulbul" will be held in Cıdir Plain.

The festival will continue on May 13 in Lachin. Around the Hekari River, guests will be presented with a concert by performers from different countries.