Women's Day - March 8th is celebrated as International Women's Day in Uzbekistan. On this day men of all ages and status show their love and respect to women, give them flowers and presents.
Teacher's Day - October 1st is celebrated as the national Teacher's Day.
- In Uzbekistan the Teacher's Day is marked as a red-lettered day. Such events as festive performances, parody show, morning performances and concerts are held in schools and universities on the eve of the holiday… A lot of graduates arrange the meetings and greet their teachers on the 1st of October.
New Year's Day - New Year's Eve and New Year's Day are also celebrated by Uzbek people with great enthusiasm. In every family a New Year tree is decorated and a feast is prepared. Outdoor fetes take place, too. Various entertainment programs are broadcast on TV.
Kurban-Khait - Among the state holidays of Uzbekistan there are many religious ones. They are celebrated according to the Muslim lunar calendar. In the Soviet times these holidays were banned in Uzbekistan. But after the country became independent, these holidays were legalized and by now they have acquired really nation-wide character.
Ramazan-Khait - Ramazan-Khait is a holiday of moral purification and spiritual revival. This holiday comes after 30-day fast and falls at the ninth month of the Muslim calendar. During these days it is a custom to commemorate the deceased, to visit and help the sick, lonely and poor.
- “Money flows need to be made as transparent as possible … (and) shipping tainted money out of Uzbekistan has been growing more and more difficult,” political scientist Valery Khan said. “The government has taken adequate steps. One was passing the Law to Combat Corruption and Money Laundering not long ago.”
- During Ramadan, Muslims not only fast but also traditionally donate to those in need. Since extremists have attempted to take advantage of this generosity, the government is monitoring charities.
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