Holidays in Tajikistan

• January 1 - New Year
• February 23 - Deng Milittsii
• 8 March International Women's Day
• March 20 - March 22, Nowruz
• 9 May Victory Day
• June 27 Day of National Reconciliation
• September 9, Independence Day
• November 6 Constitution Day in Tajikistan
• date changes Eid al-Fitr
• date changes Eid al-Adha

January 1 - New Year

New Year - a holiday celebrated by many peoples in accordance with the calendar, coming into the moment of transition from the last day of the year on the first day of next year. The custom of celebrating the New Year already existed in Mesopotamia in the third millennium BC.

Beginning of the year from January 1, was established by the Roman ruler Julius Caesar in 46 BC. Oe. In ancient Rome, this day was dedicated to Janus - the god of choice, doors and all beginnings. Month of January was named in honor of the god Janus, who was depicted with two faces: one looking forward and the other - back