Ashabi-Kahf in Nakhchivan

Since ancient times, Ashabi-Kahf has been revered as a sacred site, deeply embedded in the spiritual and cultural heritage of the region.

Every year, tens of thousands of pilgrims journey to this hallowed place, drawn by its profound historical and religious importance.

The surah is a parable about a group of young believers who had stood against those who trusted in others, besides God and hid themselves inside a cave in order to escape a persecution.

The cave's natural structure and its geographical location made it an ideal site for settlement and shelter for ancient peoples in Azerbaijan.

Restoration and construction work at "Ashabi-Kahf" was completed in 1998, following directives from Heydar Aliyev, National Leader of the Republic of Azerbaijan.