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HOLIDAYS IN UZBEKISTAN


Uzbekistan is known less for its scenery than for its awesome architecture and we defy anybody not to be impressed. Tashkent, the capital and gateway to the treasures of Uzbekistan, is a modern city, largely as a result of rebuilding after the tragic earthquake in 1966. The ancient cities of the Silk Road fared better. The blue tiles on the mosques of Samarkand sparkle in the sunlight and the magnificent religious buildings surrounding the Registan Square, reflect the dream of Tamerlane the Great to create a masterpiece.
Fixed Holidays:


New Year Holiday International Women’s Day
Navroz (Persian New Year) Remembrance Day
Independence Day Teacher’s Day Constitution Day
Jan. 1 Yangi Yil Bayrami
Mar. 8 Xalqaro Xotin-Qizlar Kuni
Mar. 21 Navro ’z Bayrami
May 9 Xotira va Qadirlash Kuni
Sept. 1 Mustaqillik Kuni
Oct. 1 O’qituvchi va Murabbiylar Kuni
Dec. 8 Konstitutsiya Kuni
Variable Holidays:
end of Ramazon Ramazon Hayit Eid al-Fitr
70 days later Qurbon Hayit Eid al-Adha
Holidays and Festivals of Uzbekistan
As a rule, every country has its major national holiday. More often than not this is Independence Day. In the past most of today's independent states - including the USA - were colonies, dominions, protectorates, or mandated territories. In other words, they were dependencies. So, many peoples in Asia, Africa and America were engaged in achieving their ultimate goal of liberty and independence.
Independence Day is the major and the most revered holiday in Uzbekistan. The country gained independence on August 31, 1991. This year the date has been celebrated for the fourteenth time. On Independence Day outdoor fetes and gala concerts take place in all cities, towns and villages of Uzbekistan. The main show is held on the huge stage of the Alisher Navoiy National Park in Tashkent. Following the president's complimentary speech addressed to the nation, there begins a grand-scale dramatic performance given by the country's best actors, singers and dancers. The night sky is illuminated with a multi-colored fireworks display. It has also become a tradition to hold a folklore festival in one of Tashkent's parks on Independence Day. During this festival ethnic cultural centers of Tashkent present folk songs, dances, arts, crafts, and cuisines of over 130 ethnic groups who live in Uzbekistan in peace and accord. After gaining independence, the residents of Uzbekistan could enjoy their civil rights only after the Constitution had been adopted. It was such an important political event for Uzbek people that in 1992 the date of December 8th was proclaimed as Constitution Day, a yearly national holiday.
The calendar of the national holidays of Uzbekistan also has Commemoration Day which is celebrated on May 9th. On this day all those Uzbekistan citizens who gave their lives for the freedom of their motherland, who bravely fought in the World War II, who selflessly worked in the home front for the sake of the victory over the fascist Germany, are commemorated. March 8th is
celebrated as International Women's Day in Uzbekistan. On this day men of all ages and status show their love and respect to women, give them flowers and presents. October 1st is celebrated as the national Teacher's Day.