September 9, 2016 marks the 25th anniversary of the adoption at the session of the Supreme Council of the Republic of Tajikistan of the Statement and Resolution "On the State Independence of the Republic of Tajikistan".
"AP" recalls the events that have left their mark on the country's recent history.
Confession
On September 9, 1991, at the session of the Supreme Council of the Republic of Tajikistan, the Statement and the Resolution “On the State Independence of the Republic of Tajikistan” were adopted. In honor of this historic event, September 9 was declared a public holiday in the republic - Independence Day of the Republic of Tajikistan.
On February 26, 1992, our country was admitted to the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE).
On March 2, 1992, another important event took place in the history of the republic - Tajikistan joined the member states of the United Nations (UN).
Civil War
Having not yet enjoyed the fruits of freedom, just a year after gaining independence, the inhabitants of the country were plunged into the abyss of civil confrontation. May 5, 1992 - June 27, 1997 - the years of the civil war.
The damage caused to the national economy of the republic during the war amounted to more than 10 billion dollars. But the main losses are human. For more than 5 years of confrontation, according to various estimates, from 100 to 120 thousand residents of Tajikistan were killed, thousands of people were injured, hundreds of thousands were forced to leave their homes and flee the country.
On November 16 - December 2, 1992, the XVI session of Shuroi Oli (Supreme Council) of the Republic of Tajikistan took place in Khujand, at which Rakhmon Nabiev resigned from the post of President of the Republic of Tajikistan, November 19, 1992 as Chairman of the Supreme Council of the Republic of Tajikistan (actually the head of the republic) Emomali Rahmon was elected. Despite the decision of the 16th session to end the armed confrontation, hostilities in the republic continued until June 27, 1997. On this day in Moscow, the President of the Republic of Tajikistan Emomali Rahmon and the head of the United Tajik Opposition (UTO) Said Abdullo Nuri signed the General Agreement on Peace and National Accord in Tajikistan.
The final agreement was signed after 8 rounds of negotiations between the government of the Republic of Tatarstan and the UTO (1994-1997). June 27 is declared a public holiday in the republic - the Day of National Unity.
The best…
During the years of independence, hundreds of large social and cultural facilities have been built in Tajikistan.
Since the 2000s, Dushanbe has turned into one large construction site, where dozens of facilities have been built and continue to be built, including those that have no analogues not only in Central Asia, but also in the world as a whole.
Here is a partial list:
One of the highest flagpoles in the world (165 meters);
The largest tea house in the world - "Kokhi Navruz";
The National Library is the largest library in Central Asia;
- "Kasri millat" - recognized as one of the most beautiful presidential palaces.
In addition, during this period, such large objects as the highest skyscraper of the capital - "Dushanbe Plaza" (20 floors), the National Museum, the new building of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, a column with the national emblem, the new metropolitan park "Bogi poytakht" were built. The central park, which received the name of Rudaki, completely changed its appearance. Five-star hotels "Serena", "Hyatt Regency", "Sheraton" and others were built.
Many large structures were built in Dangara, Gissar, Khujand.
Already next year, it is planned to complete the construction of the largest National Theater in Central Asia and the largest mosque in the region.
Hydropower is a priority in the development of the country
During the years of independence, dozens of large hydropower facilities have been put into operation in Tajikistan. Among them are the Sangtudinskaya HPP - 1 and the Sangtudinskaya HPP - 2.
The construction of the Sangtudinskaya HPP - 1 was carried out for 4 years - from 2005 to 2009. The first hydro unit of the HPP began to generate electricity in January 2008. On July 31, 2009, with the participation of the presidents of Russia and Tajikistan - Dmitry Medvedev and Emomali Rahmon - the station was solemnly put into operation. The HPP has a capacity of 670 MW, making it the second largest hydropower plant in Tajikistan after the Nurek HPP.
The construction of the Sangtuda Hydroelectric Power Plant - 2 officially began on February 20, 2006. Iran allocated $180 million for the construction of the facility, the share of the Tajik side was $40 million. The first unit of the hydroelectric power plant was launched on September 5, 2011 in the presence of the presidents of Tajikistan and Iran. According to the project, the production capacity of the first stage of Sangtuda-2 is 110 MW. In September 2014, the second unit was launched, with a capacity of 110 MW.
In addition, many industrial enterprises were put into operation in the country, including in Dushanbe, Yavan, Gissar, Penjikent, Khujand, Vahdat and other cities and regions of the republic.
Russian military base remains until 2042
The stay of the Russian military base in Tajikistan - the largest outside of Russia - has been extended until 2042. This agreement was signed during the official visit of Russian President Vladimir Putin to Dushanbe in October 2012.
The term of the previous agreement on the 201st Russian military base, which hosts about 7 thousand military personnel, expired in 2014.
In practice, no rent is charged for the use of military facilities. According to the agreement, the military personnel of the base and members of their families will have a status similar to that of the administrative and technical personnel of diplomatic missions.
In response to Tajikistan, Moscow promised to increase the period of one-time stay of Tajik labor migrants in the Russian Federation up to three years. Vladimir Putin also said during the visit that the Russian side would help Tajikistan modernize its armed forces.
It was also decided to cancel export duties on oil products imported into Tajikistan from Russia.
The parties came to an agreement after much debate.
Our border
The border issue remains the most important and problematic in Tajikistan.
The Tajik-Afghan border with a length of 1334 kilometers, with a large set of border problems and the epicenter of instability - Afghanistan, was guarded by Russian border guards until 2005.
In June 2005, the protection of the Tajik-Afghan border was completely transferred from the Russian border guards to the military personnel of the Committee for the Protection of the State Border of Tajikistan.
After the departure of the Russians from the border lines, the Republic of Tatarstan proved that it is able to defend its own borders, although armed attacks from the neighboring state continue to this day.
On January 11, 2014, in the territory of the village of Khojai Alo, Isfara district, a shootout took place between the border guards of Tajikistan and Kyrgyzstan. This was one of the most serious armed conflicts between the two sides in recent years.
As a result of the conflict and shootout, two Tajik border guards and three Kyrgyz border guards were wounded.
To date, Tajikistan and Kyrgyzstan have not come to a consensus on the issue of demarcation of the border, which gives rise from time to time between residents and border guards of both sides of the next conflicts, sometimes accompanied by bloodshed.
Tajikistan breaks out of communication impasse
2006 - 2010 were remembered for the construction and commissioning of the highways Dushanbe - Khujand - Chanak (Uzbekistan), Dushanbe - Jirgatal - Sary-Tash (Kyrgyzstan), automobile tunnels "Ozodi" (Sharshar), "Istiklol" (Anzob), "Shakhristan and Chormagzak.
These highways provided year-round road communication between the northern and southern regions of Tajikistan with access to Uzbekistan and Kyrgyzstan.
The tunnels "Istiklol" and "Shakhristan" shortened the route between Dushanbe and Khujand to 4.5-5 hours. Currently, the Shahristan tunnel is the longest road tunnel in the CIS countries.
Road to the south
On August 24, 2016, President E. Rahmon took part in the grand opening of the new Dushanbe-Kurgan-Tyube-Kulyab railway.
With the opening of this road, a permanent railway connection is being established between Dushanbe and one of the largest regions of the country - the Khatlon region.
The construction of the Dushanbe-Kurgan-Tyube-Kulyab railway began in March 2009. As part of the construction of this railway line, three tunnels with a total length of 3.7 thousand meters and eight modern bridges with a total length of almost 700 meters were built. 985 million somoni was spent on the construction of the railway, taking into account the construction of tunnels and bridges. Bridges and tunnels on this railway were built with a loan from the Chinese Eximbank in the amount of 72 million somoni.
Escape of the century
On August 23, 2010, 25 armed especially dangerous criminals, having overcome a double cordon and killed several guards of the pre-trial detention center of the State Committee for National Security, were able to be free.
Among those who fled were 14 citizens of Tajikistan and 11 foreigners - citizens of Russia, Afghanistan and Uzbekistan. Among them are such well-known people as Abdurasul, the brother of ex-commander of the presidential guard Gaffor Mirzoev, sentenced to life, one of the organizers of the "escape of the century", a former prisoner of Guantanamo Ibrokhim Nasreddinov, two close relatives of the former head of the Ministry of Emergency Situations Mirzo Ziyoev - Azamsho and Dzhonibek Ziyoev. And also Zaidullo Azizov, the brother of the well-known UTO field commander Negmat Azizov, who was killed during a special operation by government forces in 2009.
During the year, law enforcement and law enforcement agencies conducted a number of special operations, during which all the fugitives were detained or liquidated. Unfortunately, there were no casualties among the security forces.
A few days after the escape, the head of the State Committee for National Security, Khayriddin Abdurahimov, and three of his deputies resigned.
Carnage in Kamaroba
On September 19, 2010, in the Kamarob gorge of the Rasht region, an armed group fired at a column of the Ministry of Defense of the Republic of Tajikistan. As a result of the attack, according to official data, 25 servicemen were killed, and according to unofficial data, at least 40.
On September 22, operational groups and military units of all power structures of the republic on the territory of the Rasht Valley and other regions of the country launched a large-scale operation, and on the same day 5 militants were killed.
The former head of the ROBOP, Rashta Mirzokhuja Akhmadov, who had been on the run for some time, and 11 of his supporters voluntarily appeared at the Internal Affairs Directorate for the Rasht group of districts and joined government forces. Later, according to some reports, he also contributed to the capture of Mullah Abdullah. During the special operation, 15 militants were killed, among whom Mullo Abdullo was identified.
On January 4, 2011, the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Republic of Tajikistan reported that Alovuddin Davlatov (Ali Bedaki), who, along with former UTO commanders Mirzokhuja Akhmadov and Mullo Abdullo, was accused of attacking a military convoy, was killed near the district center of Garm. However, later a video appeared on the Internet in which Davlatov was interrogated by the security forces.
Operation "Khorog-2012"
On the morning of July 24, 2012, law enforcement agencies of the Republic of Tajikistan, with the support of units of the Ministry of Defense of the Republic of Tatarstan, simultaneously launched an assault in several microdistricts of the city of Khorog - UPD, Upper Khorog (Barkhorog) and Khlebozavod, where former field commanders, and now informal leaders of the region, Tolib Ayombekov (Khlebozavod), lived, Imomnazar Imomnazarov (UPD) and Mahmadbokir Mahmadbokirov (Barkhorog). In response, informal leaders and their supporters put up armed resistance. The shootout lasted 16 hours. As a result of hostilities, according to various sources, 18 military and 23 civilians were killed.
The military operation in GBAO began after the assassination on July 21, two kilometers from Khorog, of the head of the regional department of the State Committee for National Security, General Abdullo Nazarov.
After the assault began, on July 24, 2012, mobile, landline and Internet communications with Khorog were cut off. Communication with GBAO was restored on August 28, almost a month later.
In January 2013, the GBAO prosecutor announced that the investigation into the murder of General Nazarov had been completed and the case had been submitted to court. According to the results of the investigation, two residents of GBAO were accused of killing the general: Okil Ayombekov, the brother of Tolib Ayombekov, and Khamza Murodov (Gulnazar). Both accused surrendered to the authorities voluntarily in August 2012.
IRPT ban
On September 29, 2015, the Supreme Court of Tajikistan ruled that the Islamic Renaissance Party of Tajikistan was declared extremist and terrorist, and its activities were banned in the country. By the same decision, the court banned the publication of the Najot weekly, the IRPT's printed organ, and blocked the party's website.
Authorities said the IRPT was linked to the group of former Tajik Deputy Defense Minister Abdukhalim Nazarzoda, which was accused of attempting a military coup last September.
The Prosecutor General's Office and the Supreme Court of Tajikistan reported that 170 people were detained and convicted in connection with the armed rebellion. The trial of 13 members of the Supreme Political Council of the IRPT ended on June 2 this year, the court sentenced two deputy party leaders Muhiddin Kabiri - Saidumar Husaini and Mahmadali Khait - to life imprisonment, the rest received various terms of imprisonment - from 18 to 28 years. Kabiri himself has been put on the international wanted list.
Independence Day of Tajikistan is a public holiday of the Republic of Tajikistan, which is celebrated annually on September 9th.
On this day in 1991, at an extraordinary session of the Supreme Council of the Republic of Tajikistan of the 12th convocation, a Statement on the state independence of the Republic of Tajikistan was adopted. The statement served as the basis for the adoption of the resolution of the Supreme Council of the Republic "On the proclamation of the state independence of the Republic of Tajikistan."
The beginning of the modern stage in the history of Tajikistan is associated with the process of the collapse of the USSR, the violation of the balance of power that developed in the republic during the Soviet era. The first signs of a crisis in power were the speeches of secular national democrats from the Rastokhez (Revival) movement that took place in Dushanbe in February 1990.
On August 24, 1990, in the midst of political confrontations, at the second meeting of the Supreme Council of the republic of the 12th convocation, the Declaration on the Sovereignty of the Tajik Soviet Socialist Republic was adopted.
The declaration proclaimed the Tajik SSR as a sovereign multinational state. The state sovereignty of the Tajik SSR, it was said, is expressed in the unity and supremacy of state power throughout the territory of the Tajik SSR and independence in foreign relations. It was proclaimed that the Tajik SSR on its territory independently resolves all political, economic, social and cultural issues, except for those issues that Tajikistan voluntarily transfers to the competence of the USSR.
The republic retained the right to freely secede from the USSR in the manner established by the union treaty and legislation based on it.
After the announcement on August 19, 1991 of the creation of the State Emergency Committee, the leadership of the republic took a wait-and-see attitude. On August 22, after the failure of the coup, in his address to the people of Tajikistan, President Kakhkhor Makhkamov once again confirmed his position: "The critical political situation in the country requires deep balanced and far-sighted judgments, restraint and again restraint ... We still consider it necessary and important both for the people of the country and for the entire world community, the preservation of the USSR and stand for the soonest signing of the Union Treaty ... ".
On September 9, 1991, the Supreme Council of Tajikistan at an extraordinary session proclaimed the state independence of the Republic of Tajikistan. The Declaration on State Independence stated: “Taking into account the revolutionary transformations in the USSR and respecting the desire of its constituent republics to build relations among themselves in a new way, ... in accordance with the Declaration on the Sovereignty of the Republic of Tajikistan adopted on August 24, 1990. The Supreme Council proclaims the state independence of the Republic of Tajikistan".
On the same day, some changes were made to the Declaration of Sovereignty, mainly strengthening the features of sovereignty and independence in the status of a republic: in particular, the validity of acts of the USSR Union on the territory of the Tajik SSR was excluded; the republic is declared an independent subject of international law; The Tajik SSR was renamed the Republic of Tajikistan.
Also, amendments and additions were made to the Constitution of the Republic of Tajikistan, as a result of which the recognition of the independence of Tajikistan became a constitutional norm and, from a legal point of view, is irreversible.
Representatives of the official Dushanbe participated to the end in the negotiations on the creation of a confederal association in the space of the USSR.
Almost even before the declaration of independence, a civil war began in the country between representatives of various regions and clans, which very quickly acquired the character of a confrontation between supporters of secular and fundamentalist Tajikistan. The final peace agreement between representatives of the warring parties was signed only in 1997.
According to the Law of the Republic of Tajikistan "On holidays" (edition of the law No. 628 of May 22, 1998), on September 9, the Tajik people widely celebrate the national holiday -.
In the late 1980s, in connection with the beginning of the process of declaring "state sovereignties" in the republics of the Soviet Union, the Tajik SSR also declared independence. The first step in this direction was the Declaration "On the Sovereignty of the Tajik SSR", adopted at the second session of the Supreme Council of the Tajik SSR on August 24, 1990. And on September 9, 1991, at the session of Shuroi Oli of the Republic of Tajikistan (Supreme Council of the Republic of Tajikistan), the Resolution and Statement “On the State Independence of the Republic of Tajikistan” were adopted.
The achievement of the state independence of the Republic has become an important historical event for the Tajik people. And today, on this day, in accordance with the Regulations “On the State Flag of the Republic of Tajikistan”, the State Flag of the Republic of Tajikistan is hoisted.
As part of the celebration of the Independence Day of Tajikistan, a parade is held in Dushanbe dedicated to the independence of Tajikistan. The President of Tajikistan accepts congratulations from the heads of state of the CIS and congratulates all the inhabitants of the country in a solemn speech.
On the occasion of Independence Day, on the initiative of state bodies, public organizations and labor collectives, events of a socio-political and festive nature are held.
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On this day in 1991, at an extraordinary session of the Supreme Council of the Republic of Tajikistan of the 12th convocation, a Statement on the state independence of the Republic of Tajikistan was adopted. The statement served as the basis for the adoption of the resolution of the Supreme Council of the Republic "On the proclamation of the State Independence of the Republic of Tajikistan."
The beginning of the modern stage in the history of Tajikistan is associated with the process of the collapse of the USSR, the violation of the balance of power that developed in the republic during the Soviet era. The first signs of a crisis in power were the speeches of secular national democrats from the Rastokhez (Revival) movement that took place in Dushanbe in February 1990.
On August 24, 1990, in the midst of political confrontations, at the second meeting of the Supreme Council of the Republic of the 12th convocation, the Declaration on the Sovereignty of the Tajik Soviet Socialist Republic was adopted.
The declaration proclaimed the Tajik SSR as a sovereign multinational state. The state sovereignty of the Tajik SSR, it was said, is expressed in the unity and supremacy of state power throughout the territory of the Tajik SSR and independence in foreign relations. It was proclaimed that the Tajik SSR on its territory independently resolves all political, economic, social and cultural issues, except for those issues that Tajikistan voluntarily transfers to the competence of the USSR.
The Republic retained the right to freely secede from the USSR in the manner established by the union treaty and legislation based on it.
After the announcement on August 19, 1991 of the creation of the State Emergency Committee, the leadership of the republic took a wait-and-see attitude. On August 22, after the failure of the coup, in his address to the people of Tajikistan, President Kakhkhor Makhkamov once again confirmed his position: "The critical political situation that has developed in the country requires deep balanced and far-sighted judgments, endurance and once again endurance ... We still consider it necessary and important both for the people of the country and for the entire world community, the preservation of the USSR and stand for the soonest signing of the Union Treaty ... ".
On September 9, 1991, the Supreme Council of Tajikistan at an extraordinary session proclaimed the state independence of the Republic of Tajikistan.
The Declaration on State Independence stated: "Taking into account the revolutionary transformations in the USSR and respecting the desire of its constituent republics to build relations among themselves in a new way, ... in accordance with the Declaration on the Sovereignty of the Republic of Tajikistan adopted on August 24, 1990. The Supreme Council proclaims the state independence of the Republic of Tajikistan".
On the same day, some changes were made to the Declaration of Sovereignty, mainly strengthening the features of sovereignty and independence in the status of a republic: in particular, the validity of acts of the USSR Union on the territory of the Tajik SSR was excluded; the republic is declared an independent subject of international law; The Tajik SSR was renamed the Republic of Tajikistan.
Also, there were changes and additions to the Constitution of the Republic of Tajikistan, as a result of which the recognition of the independence of Tajikistan became a constitutional norm and, from a legal point of view, is irreversible.
However, even after the declaration of independence in 1991, Tajikistan could not imagine its existence outside the framework of the Union. Representatives of the official Dushanbe participated to the end in the negotiations on the creation of a confederal association in the space of the USSR.
Tajikistan had to pay for its independence at an extremely high price. Almost even before the declaration of independence, a civil war began in the country between representatives of various regions and clans, which very quickly acquired the character of a confrontation between supporters of secular and fundamentalist Tajikistan. The final peace agreement between representatives of the warring parties was signed only in 1997.
In Tajikistan, on the occasion of Independence Day, on the initiative of state bodies, public organizations and labor collectives, social and political events are held.
On the 25th anniversary of the independence of the Republic of Tajikistan, a festive procession of citizens and a military parade will be held in the capital of the country, Dushanbe.
The citizens of the country will be congratulated by the President of the Republic Emomali Rahmon. Guests of the capital will be shown a specially prepared theatrical performance, which will end with festive fireworks.
The material was prepared on the basis of information from RIA Novosti and open sources
Today 64 holidays are celebrated in Tajikistan. Some dates remain the same every year.
The most significant celebrations: Independence Day, which is celebrated on September 9, Navruz (March 21-22), the religious holidays of Kurban and Ramadan, as well as the New Year, celebrated, like all over the world on January 1. Tajiks rest on these holidays from two days to one week.
Victory Day, National Army Day, World Labor Day and National Language Day, as well as Knowledge Day, Teacher's Day and many others are celebrated no less solemnly.
Other holidays are not celebrated in all regions or are professional. For example, workers of a certain profession who are honored on this day rest, while the rest celebrate at their discretion.
In accordance with the legislation of the country, everyone is marked by the raising of the State Flag of the Republic. In addition, social and political events can be held these days at the initiative of state authorities, as well as institutions that regulate the labor and public spheres of life. Holiday fireworks and military parades are held with the permission of the country's Ministry of Defense.
Holidays in Tajikistan - non-working days
| date of | Name |
|---|---|
| January 1st | New Year |
| February 23 | armed forces |
| March 8 | Mother's Day (similar to International Women's Day) |
| March 21 — March 24 | Navruz holiday |
| 1st of May | International Day of Workers' Unity |
| May 9 | Victory Day of the peoples in the Great Patriotic War from 1941 to 1945 |
| 27th of June | national unity |
| 9th of September | country independence day |
| 2 October | Mehrgan - national holiday |
| October 5 | State Language Day (Tajik) |
| November 6 | Constitution day |
| November 24 | Celebration of the National Flag Day |
| date floating | Eid al Adha |
| date floating | Eid al-Adha |
Muslim holidays
Which holidays in Tajikistan do not have fixed dates? Religious celebrations, in particular, Eid al-Fitr (Go Ramadan), as well as Eid al-Adha (Go Kurbon), while in other Muslim countries the order is the same. The dates of the celebrations change annually and are set by the Ulema Council of the country.
Go Ramadan
Uraza Bairam is the holiday of breaking the fast, it is with him that Great Lent (Ruza) ends in the sacred, which is obligatory for the entire adult population of the country. During Ruza, according to religious dogmas, the best way is to comprehend and atone for the sins that a person has committed in a year. It is important to observe the absolute purity of the performance of religious rites, and in everyday life a respectable Muslim must at this time be distinguished by the sinlessness of not only deeds, but also thoughts.
Go Kurbon
The most significant holiday in Tajikistan and for the entire Muslim world is the sacrifice, which is celebrated for about four days. It is celebrated seventy days after the end of Ruza in the month of Ramadan. From a historical point of view, we are talking about a biblical parable when Abraham (Ibrahim in the Muslim version) tried to sacrifice his own son Isaac (Ismail).
June 27 - National Reconciliation Day
Every year on June 27, another national holiday of Tajikistan is celebrated in the country - the Day of Reconciliation. It was established in 1998 by presidential decree of Emomali Rahmon and timed to coincide with the end of the civil war in the country, which lasted 5 years.
Medical Workers Day
On August 18, the country celebrates Medical Day, dedicated to the birthday of Avicenna, a Tajik-Persian doctor, scientist and philosopher. His real name is Abuali-ibn-Sino, and he lived in the period 980-1037. ad.
September 9 - Independence Day
In early September, the country widely celebrates the most important public holiday in Tajikistan - the Independence Day of its republic.
Constitution day
On November 6, 1994, the country's constitution was adopted in a referendum. From that moment on, in early November, every year, Tajiks celebrate this important holiday for the country, which is a state holiday.
President's Day
On November 16, the President's Day is celebrated in the Republic. In 1994, the first President of the Republic, people's choice Emomali Rahmon took the oath. Since April 15, 2016, the holiday has acquired the status of an official holiday.
National holidays
When it comes to national holidays, it is always interesting and pleasant to take part in the culture of the nation. Tajiks celebrate them so cheerfully and incendiary that you involuntarily become infected with this atmosphere.
Snowdrop Festival
The first child to find a snowdrop (in Tajik "boychechak") will be considered a real lucky one. Flowers are given to all women: mothers, sisters, teachers, and they symbolize reborn life, are symbols of beauty and youth. Ladies thank Allah for waiting for spring, children are treated to fruits, sweets and pastries.
Nowruz
What is the most desired holiday in Tajikistan today? They were and still are Navruz. Holidays have been declared in the republic during the days of the celebration of the "New Day". Tajiks organize various entertainment events and games: wrestling of strongmen, songs, horse races, wide festivities.
The first mention of the holiday was recorded in the holy book of Zoroastrianism - Avesta, but you can learn more about it from Omar Khayyam in his "Book of Navruz". It tells about the legendary Jamshed, the ruler of the Persians, whose golden throne was erected on the highest point of the Pamirs on the day of the vernal equinox, this marked his accession and the beginning of a new life.
The symbol of Navruz is the indispensable sumanak (sumalak). This is a dish made from sprouted grains of wheat. Eight days before the holiday, women soak grains of wheat, which should germinate in a week. It was believed that the more they germinate, the better the harvest.
When the grains germinate, they are crushed in a mortar, then put together with flour in a cauldron, poured with water and boiled for about 12 hours, accompanied by continuous stirring.
Usually, before sunrise on the day of the holiday, the sumanak is ready. This is not just a dish, it is a kind of shrine, so before you start cooking it, the elder reads the sura from the Koran - "Ikhlos", which is intended to bless the food. This dish should be distributed to all friends, neighbors, relatives, relatives. It is interesting that it is sweet and resembles liquid chocolate, although sugar is not put into it at all.
Before you try it, make three wishes, and they will surely come true this year.
Tulip Festival
Tulips bloom in the mountainous regions at the end of spring. In time, honoring tulips - a national holiday in Tajikistan dedicated to a flower, is celebrated along with the first harvest, it is called "Sairi Lola", and many dishes from the gifts of nature appear on the table. The festive table is decorated with delicious samsa stuffed with young greens, flat cakes and, of course, fragrant pilaf.
The main action of the holiday is the competition of wrestlers - palvons in a kind of Tajik sambo - gushtingiri. This skill is traditionally passed down through generations.
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