BAKU — On August 26, Azerbaijan’s First Lady Mehriban Aliyeva, accompanied by her daughter Leyla Aliyeva, visited the Bibiheybet Shrine Complex, a significant cultural and historical site.

According to Azerbaijan State News Agency, the Bibiheybet Shrine, dating back to the 7th century, holds immense historical importance as the burial site of four descendants of the Prophet Muhammad. The shrine has been a focal point of spiritual reverence and was reopened in 2008 after extensive renovations, attended by President Ilham Aliyev and First Lady Mehriban Aliyeva among other family members. This recent visit underscores the First Lady’s ongoing commitment to preserving and highlighting Azerbaijan’s cultural heritage.