National holidays in Uzbekistan

The Uzbek people are truly cheerful and interesting, loving and honoring their traditions. Therefore, whatever triumph they have, they know how to celebrate it.

Holidays in Uzbekistan are often held, with a large crowd of people, songs and dances, a huge number of delicious national dishes. The Uzbeks wear national clothes for any festival, paying tribute to their ancestors.

National holidays

Let's consider them.

• The most important holiday of Uzbekistan (September 1) is Independence Day.
• The eighth of December is Constitution Day.
• The ninth of May reminds us of Victory Day, but it's called "Day of Honor and Glory".

We listed the main national celebrations. But Uzbeks also have religious holidays that have become traditional. The government is sympathetic to this. Therefore, they are all officially considered a day off.

• The most favorite holiday in Uzbekistan today is, undoubtedly, Ramadan.
• The second most important place is Kurban-Hayit.

The listed 2 holidays come one after another after uraza or spiritual fast, as they say in Russia. This post is called upon to give the people to think that everything in this world is "perishable", the most important for this reason is the soul. It is necessary to take care of it, so that later in another world one should not be ashamed of the deeds committed on earth. During uraza, Uzbeks earnestly pray and do not eat certain types of food. The latter does not differ from our Russian post.

In the days of celebration, first of all, all the faithful of Uzbekistan attend the congratulatory service in the mosque, after which they consider it their duty to visit their relatives of the living and the dead. It is very important charity on this day. For this reason, even the most poor people try to treat the "oblique" plov of their neighbors or poor people in the streets.

Nowruz. Preparing for the celebration

The most important of the traditional is the holiday of the spring equinox. It symbolizes the beginning of the new year, as well as the awakening of the forces of nature, from this day the sowing works begin.

The history of this holiday is rooted in the past. Scientists say that the first time this celebration was celebrated even 3000 years ago. Since then, any Uzbek has considered his duty as a celebration.

According to legend, Navruz is associated with the name of Shah Jamshed. Preparation for the festival begins in advance. For a couple of weeks before the landmark event, people bring order to the dwellings. If there is a garden or a garden, they also try to bring them into the proper form. Be sure to whiten and cut the available in the farm trees, planted at least one new.

Nowruz. Celebration

Finally, Navruz itself arrives on 21 April. This is a very cheerful holiday. On it in each community organize mass celebrations with a drink and snack, songs and dances, competitions and games.

One of the main dishes on the table for traditional holidays in Uzbekistan is sumalah - it's sprouted grain of wheat. They are cooking whole day in a large vat. Their women interfere, replacing each other on the post. Men are not allowed to cook this food.

The Uzbeks say that after the woman completes her shift at the post, she can ask for anything from the Almighty. In doing so, he will certainly perform.

The next day, all those who want to fill up what happened. And comes out a brownish sweet mass, which is very fond of children.

Some people find pebbles in their portions. By the way, this is not negligence at all. Clean pebbles are laid especially, firstly, so that the delicacy does not get burnt, and secondly, those who have caught such a surprise, this promises happiness for the coming year.

Not everyone knows, but such a dish is a real vitamin present. Perhaps, because of this, it is so popular at the festival.

Also served halim (halis) and a special tugrama-pilaf.

One of the favorite games of this day is equestrian sports kupkari, invented only for real men.

Independence Day of Uzbekistan

It takes place every year on September 1. He appeared in 1991. The most important and most important holiday - the Independence Day of Uzbekistan - is celebrated on a grand scale.

In any of the regions of the state, and there are 12 of them, a certain festive program is being prepared. Therefore, if you decide to visit in this state on September 1, then you will not be disappointed. On this day there are concerts of folklore groups of Uzbekistan, sports competitions, variety shows, city fairs. And, of course, the traditional pilaf is prepared. Behind him are built really huge lines in the streets. On this day it is boiled in large boilers. Therefore, anyone can try this dish. Yes, and family celebrations without pilaf does not happen.

In the capital of Uzbekistan they prepare their holiday program with the performance of famous artists and singers, with sports competitions, contests and much more than that. This celebration takes place in the Mustakillik square. By tradition, in the end there is a grandiose salute.

Other holidays in Uzbekistan in September are not celebrated. Especially since often Ramadan falls on the period from September 1 to September 29. Although in 2016 this date was different, the post began on June 5 and ended on July 5.

Holidays in Uzbekistan (2016)

Here we will list the holidays in this state for 2016.

• January 14 is the day of the defender of the Motherland. It is not considered a day off, although it is noted.

• On March 8, many countries celebrate International Women's Day, Uzbeks are no exception.
• March 21 - Navruz.
• The ninth of May is the Day of Remembrance and Honor.
• The seventh day of July is the first day of Ruza-Hayit in 2016. The date of this celebration changes annually.
• The first of September is the Independence Day of Uzbekistan.
• September 13 is the first day of Kurban-Haita in 2016. It's also a floating date.
• The first of October for Russians is called Teacher's Day, and the Uzbeks - Day of the Teacher.
• The eighth of December is Constitution Day.
• On the night of December 31, January 1, New Year.

Here such holidays in Uzbekistan in 2016 were celebrated and still the residents of this interesting state will celebrate.

Ramazan Hayit

This celebration is celebrated for several days. It lasts at least 3 days after the month of Ramadan ends. The first of Ramadan-Khita days was allocated by the state as a day off. There are certain customs these days. Their Uzbeks have been steadfastly observing for several centuries.

For example, if a young bride appears in her husband's house, then traditionally she should prepare a festive treat. But she is allowed to meet guests only by covering her head and face with a special translucent dark veil.

Children living in the neighborhood, especially girls, knock on the door of the house with the new landlady. They congratulate her, and she, in turn, treats them with all sorts of delicacies, prepared with her own hands.

Kurban-Hayit

The largest and most favorite festival in Islam is Kurban-Hayit. It marks the end of the season of pilgrimage to the waters of Mecca. It is held 70 calendar days after Ramadan-Hait.

Since 1991, this holiday has become a weekend and is celebrated extensively. Preparation for him begins seven days before him. First of all, the graves of relatives are visited, on which the specially hired people called the makhalla instigate order.

One day before the celebration, traditional sweet dishes are made: kush-tili, bogursk, orama, chak-chak and others. On the eve of Kurban-Haita, a festive pilaf is prepared at night. They and treat their neighbors.

For holidays in Uzbekistan traditional dishes are used - kasa. It is a huge pot made of ceramics.

How does Kurban-Hayit begin?

The holiday starts everywhere the same way, with the morning prayer according to tradition, then for three whole days the animals are sacrificed. Usually the ram is a ram, and occasionally a cow. It is extremely rare for these purposes to take a camel. Having performed the offerings, the carcass is divided strictly into three equal parts. One of them is left to themselves, the second is given to the poor. The rest should be given as a gratitude to the great Allah.

In the days of traditional holidays, such as Ramadan-Khayit and Kurban-Hayit, it becomes very noticeable how valued and respected by the ancient traditions of the inhabitants of this beautiful state.

On this holiday must visit the elders of the family and elderly relatives. A young woman who was recently taken to her husband's house, as well as to Ramadan-Hayit, prepares a treat and appears before the guests in a dress covering her hair and face.

A small conclusion

We hope that the article was useful to you, you learned all the necessary information about the celebrations. Now it became clear to you what holidays are celebrated in Uzbekistan and how it happens.