On March 14, Sumgayit State University held  an event entitled "Miraculous π Number" dedicated to the International π Day  organized by the Faculty of Mathematics.

The event was opened by the rector of the university  professor Elkhan Huseynov, who greeted the participants and spoke about the importance of the event. He noted that the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) has decided to mark March 14, 2019 as International Mathematical Day in Paris. In other words, UNESCO has declared    each year  March 14 a holiday  for world mathematicians. Every year, March 14 is celebrated by mathematicians as International π Day. The rector also stressed that the annual celebration of the International Mathematical Day will allow to  establish new, stronger ties between sciences, develop dialogue between scientists, assess the importance of mathematics in society, increase its role in the progress  of other sciences, raise living standards and sustainable development,  will have a positive impact on the rapid development  of modern mathematics, will further increase its role in the progress of mankind. The rector congratulated all mathematicians on this holiday and wished them success in their scientific activities. 

Dean of the faculty of mathematics associate professor Khalida Hasanova also spoke about the history of the day, the meaning and significance of the number π. She said that the main purpose of such meetings is to increase the interest of students in mathematics, to identify young talents.

Then the anthem of SSU was sounded with the participation of faculty students.

Presentations and scenes dedicated to the π number prepared by the students were presented at the event. Interesting information was given about the history of the π number, fields of  its use, its place in art and music.

A competition to memorize the post-comma levels of the π number and various intellectual games were held among the students. The winners were awarded certificates and prizes. A party was organized to search for the date of birth among the numbers π.

Then the rector, Professor Elkhan Huseynov, shared his impressions of the event and presented certificates to the organizers of the event.

At the end of the event, all participants were invited to a table made of different types of sweets, which reflect the symbol of π. Starting from the entrance to the faculty of mathematics, the ornaments depicting the symbol of π were especially eye-catching.