Holidays in Uzbekistan

International Women’s day, 8^th of March

Uzbekistan celebrates international women’s day just like in other countries around the world. It already springs in Uzbekistan with nature waking up from long winter and trees in blossom. As a tradition women accept congratulations and presents.

Navruz in Uzbekistan, 21^st of March

Navruz is one of the most important holidays in Uzbekistan. Translated from Farsi, Navruz means “the new day”. 21^st of March is the day of the vernal equinox and the holiday celebrates the beginning of the year.

Navruz was celebrated in Khorasan (province of Ancient Persia) more than three thousand years ago and by the time it started to be celebrated in Central Asia as well. A traditional dish of Navruz is sumalak. It is made of germinated wheat. Women gather around the pot and cook sumalak the whole night singing traditional songs. When the dish is ready in the morning it is shared with neighbours and relatives.