Navruz in uzbekistan another public holidays of uzbekistan

Independence Day, 1^st of September
On the 1^st of September Uzbekistan celebrates Independence Day. It is the most important state holiday in the country and everyone celebrates it. As a tradition, all the 12 regions of Uzbekistan get ready for the holiday and present their own festive programs.
The festive show is the most important part of the holiday. The capital gets ready for the Independence day weeks before the day. The festive concert takes part in the central Independence Square. The day ends with a festive firework.
Teacher's Day, 1^st of October
Teacher’s day is a very special holiday in Uzbekistan. Nations of Middle Asia used to honour mentors and teachers for centuries and today 1^st of October has become the state holiday in Uzbekistan. Students called teachers “Domlo”, “Ustoz” and “Muallim” to honour teachers who passed not only knowledge but also helped to learn to respect people and to love Motherland.
Constitution Day, 8^th of December
On the 8^th of December, Uzbekistan adopted a constitution and this day is now celebrated as the Constitution day. It is an important state holiday that is celebrated in the whole country.
Ramadan Hayit

Ramadan Hayit is a day of moral and spiritual purification. The holiday starts after the Islamic fasting Ruza that lasts for 30 days. It is the fasting to purify the soul. According to fasting month, Ruza or Ramadan from sunrise to sunset Muslims are not allowed to eat and drink, they treat politely and avoid bad thoughts.
All religious holidays start with morning prayer Hayit-namaz. Ramadan Hayit lasts for three days. In Uzbekistan, religious holidays are declared public holidays and the whole country celebrates Ramadan. Arafa is the day before the holiday. On Arafa, Uzbek families prepare traditional dishes kush-tili, Orama, chak-chak, bugirsok and nuts in sugar.
As a tradition on the day of a religious holiday Uzbek families visit a cemetery to honour relatives. Mazars (cemeteries) are tidied up before the holiday. After visiting the cemetery it is used to visit friends and relatives. The house where there are newlyweds, kelin (wife) wears a veil to cover her head and face.