National holidays in Uzbekistan
![Topic: Nat ional holidays in
Uzbekist an](/data/documents/f4e44788-232f-4118-bc1b-ff64f96d9b4d/page_1.png)
![Plan:
• 1 .Information about Uzbek national holidays.
•
2 .The history of the origin of the holidays.
•
3 .Uzbk national customs.](/data/documents/f4e44788-232f-4118-bc1b-ff64f96d9b4d/page_2.png)
![J anua ry 14, Hom el and
Defenders’ Day (Men’ s Da y )
On January 14, 1992, the Armed Forces of
Uzbekistan were organized under the
newly independent state, prompting the
government to declare this date as
Homeland Defenders’ Day.
Although not counted among public
holidays in Uzbekistan, Homeland
Defenders’ Day is a significant event.
Celebrations involving the Ministry of
Defense, Ministry of the Interior, National
Security Service and other agencies are
held in city plazas, where congratulations
and awards are issued by the government.
In addition to being a professional military
holiday, Homeland Defenders’ Day is widely
observed as Men’s Day in Uzbekistan. At
home, school and the workplace, men are
congratulated with gifts and treated to
special meals as a show of respect and
admiration for their role in the family and
their military service.](/data/documents/f4e44788-232f-4118-bc1b-ff64f96d9b4d/page_3.png)
![March 8, I nt ernat i onal Wom en's
Day
International Women's Day, celebrated on
March 8th, coincides with the first awakenings
of spring. The holiday has long been
synonymous with beauty and femininity and is
a day to shower women with special attention,
flowers and gifts. Jewelry, perfumes, chocolates,
cakes and the like disappear from store shelves
in Uzbekistan as women are honored in ever
sphere of society. Special meals are prepared
and toasts, poems and songs are recited in
honor of the female gender, with both
professional and small-scale performances held
throughout the country. Although in many ways
the 8th of March serves as the equivalent of
Mother’s Day in Uzbekistan, its scope is broader
and includes recognition of all wives, mothers,
sisters, daughters, girlfriends and
female classmates.](/data/documents/f4e44788-232f-4118-bc1b-ff64f96d9b4d/page_4.png)
![Navruz (Nowruz) is without dispute the
most colorful holiday in Uzbekistan. Its
history dates back three thousand years
and is rooted in the ancient cult of sun
worship and Zoroastrianism, which were
once widespread in Persia and Central
Asia. Today it is associated with the rebirth
of nature, new life, joy and kindness.
The most popular Navruz dish in
Uzbekistan is sumalak, a taffy-like treat
prepared from sprouted wheat and flour.
Although customarily cooked the night
before Navruz, it can be made any time in
early spring. The tedious process of
stirring the huge cauldron of ingredients
nonstop unites friends, relatives and
neighbors in a joyful gathering
punctuated with music, laughter and fun. March 21, Hol i day](/data/documents/f4e44788-232f-4118-bc1b-ff64f96d9b4d/page_5.png)
![Sept em ber 1, I ndependence Da y
Independence Day was the first official
holiday declared by the newly independent
republic, and every year since then the
people of Uzbekistan have celebrated it
with full gusto.
In each of the 12 regions of Uzbekistan, a
unique holiday program is prepared which
reflects the traditions and culture specific
to that region. Activities include folk
performances, sports competitions, special
shows and noisy fairs filled with the
colorful displays of local craftsmen. In
Tashkent, the main festivities are fittingly
held at Mustakillik Square (Independence
Square), where hundreds of participants,
dozens of bands, dance troupes and pop
stars are gathered for an unforgettable
event. The evening concludes with a
grandiose fireworks show.](/data/documents/f4e44788-232f-4118-bc1b-ff64f96d9b4d/page_6.png)
![Oct ober 1, Tea chers’ and
Ment ors’ Day
True to its name, Teachers’ and Mentors’ Day
in Uzbekistan is an opportunity to express
gratitude to those who have impacted lives
through education. Like all Uzbekistan
holidays, it reflects an important cultural value,
for the people of Uzbekistan have long held a
special respect for educators: it is not unusual
for teachers to be invited to a family wedding
or celebration, where they are shown special
honor, and students will sometimes stay in
contact with a beloved teacher even after they
have grown and are raising children and
grandchildren of their own.
In the days leading up to Teachers’ and
Mentors’ Day, various events are held in
every school, from preschool up through
university.](/data/documents/f4e44788-232f-4118-bc1b-ff64f96d9b4d/page_7.png)
![Decem ber 8,
Const i t ut i on Day
The Constitution of
Uzbekistan was adopted on
December 8, 1992, having
been preceded by 2.5 years of
arduous work by the
Constitutional Commission.
When drafting the
constitution, international
expertise and the national
situation was taken into
account.
December 8 is a public
holiday in Uzbekistan and a
day off of work. Streets are
decorated with flags, while
concerts, sporting events and
exhibitions are held in the
capital.](/data/documents/f4e44788-232f-4118-bc1b-ff64f96d9b4d/page_8.png)
![https://canaan.travel/blog/holidays-in-uzbekistanList of used resources:
https://www.advantour.com/uzbekistan/holidays.htm
https://www.timeanddate.com/holidays/
uzbekistan
https://publicholidays.asia/uzbekistan/2022-dates](/data/documents/f4e44788-232f-4118-bc1b-ff64f96d9b4d/page_9.png)
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Topic: Nat ional holidays in Uzbekist an
Plan: • 1 .Information about Uzbek national holidays. • 2 .The history of the origin of the holidays. • 3 .Uzbk national customs.
J anua ry 14, Hom el and Defenders’ Day (Men’ s Da y ) On January 14, 1992, the Armed Forces of Uzbekistan were organized under the newly independent state, prompting the government to declare this date as Homeland Defenders’ Day. Although not counted among public holidays in Uzbekistan, Homeland Defenders’ Day is a significant event. Celebrations involving the Ministry of Defense, Ministry of the Interior, National Security Service and other agencies are held in city plazas, where congratulations and awards are issued by the government. In addition to being a professional military holiday, Homeland Defenders’ Day is widely observed as Men’s Day in Uzbekistan. At home, school and the workplace, men are congratulated with gifts and treated to special meals as a show of respect and admiration for their role in the family and their military service.
March 8, I nt ernat i onal Wom en's Day International Women's Day, celebrated on March 8th, coincides with the first awakenings of spring. The holiday has long been synonymous with beauty and femininity and is a day to shower women with special attention, flowers and gifts. Jewelry, perfumes, chocolates, cakes and the like disappear from store shelves in Uzbekistan as women are honored in ever sphere of society. Special meals are prepared and toasts, poems and songs are recited in honor of the female gender, with both professional and small-scale performances held throughout the country. Although in many ways the 8th of March serves as the equivalent of Mother’s Day in Uzbekistan, its scope is broader and includes recognition of all wives, mothers, sisters, daughters, girlfriends and female classmates.
Navruz (Nowruz) is without dispute the most colorful holiday in Uzbekistan. Its history dates back three thousand years and is rooted in the ancient cult of sun worship and Zoroastrianism, which were once widespread in Persia and Central Asia. Today it is associated with the rebirth of nature, new life, joy and kindness. The most popular Navruz dish in Uzbekistan is sumalak, a taffy-like treat prepared from sprouted wheat and flour. Although customarily cooked the night before Navruz, it can be made any time in early spring. The tedious process of stirring the huge cauldron of ingredients nonstop unites friends, relatives and neighbors in a joyful gathering punctuated with music, laughter and fun. March 21, Hol i day