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May, 9^th Day of Memory and Honor

After the independence, Uzbekistan built Memorial of Memory in the center of Tashkent in 1999 and declared 9th of May as a Day of Memory and Honor. Now, this holiday is celebrated in honour and memory of compatriots who spend their lives protecting the country, its freedom and independence in the past. People visit memorials and place flowers. Visit elder people who have spend their lives heroically and remember those who have passed. Mainly at memorials of Memory and Honour that are found in almost all city centers.

The 1^st of September - Independence Day

One of the greatest and widely celebrated holidays of Uzbekistan - Independence Day. The country obtained its independence from Soviet Union on September 1st, 1991 and since then it is celebrating this day as a National Holiday.
Holiday celebrations, festivals and concierts are organized throughout the country and people go out for public places and parks in the city. Mass media widely publicizes the events hold in various places of the country and broadcasts the concierts.
Main celebration conciert, where the president of Uzbekistan attends, is hold on August 31st in Tashkent's Navoi Park.
The 1^st of October - Teacher’s Day
In schools and educational institutionsstudents congratulate their teachers and give flowers and small gifts. Media broadcasts many programs and shows dedicated to the education and role of teachers in the development of new generation.
The 8 th of December - Constitution Day
This holiday marks the adoption of new constitution of the independent country on December 8th, 1992.
Government organizes celebration and concierts in many places and awards some people in honour of their work and patriotismin all governmental institutions.
Eid al-Adha and Eid al-Fitr
As in all countries where live muslims, Eid al-Adha and Eid al-Fitr are widely celebrated in Uzbekistan in every muslim house too. People have been celebrating these holidays for many centuries but they were prohibited during the soviet times. But after the independence government declared them as a naitonal holiday.
Men go to mosques early morning to pray holiday prayers and then visit relatives. Women set up a holiday table. Elders give candies and sweets to children.