Mammad Araz


Mammad Araz , born Mammad Ibrahimov, was an Azerbaijani poet. Araz, his pen name, identifies the river that became the border separating present-day Azerbaijan and Iran when Azerbaijan was divided more than 180 years ago.

Early life

In 1954, he graduated degrees in Geography from Azerbaijan's Pedagogical Institute. Araz has also worked on the editorial offices of Maarif Publication House in Baku, Ulduz Magazine, Literature and Art newspaper and Azerbaijan State Publication House. He has also worked long time as editor of "Nature of Azerbaijan" magazine since 1974.

Poetry

He is also the author of "The World is Yours, The World is Mine" poem, which was lyrics of very popular music hit in Azerbaijan in 90s. The first book of poems of him called "Love song" was published in 1959 by "Azerneshr".
Some of Araz's famous works include:
His works published in English by Betty Blair such as:

Recognition

Araz has been recognized with the following awards: Honored Culture Worker of Azerbaijan, Laureate of Republican State Award and "Istiglal" Order.