Passover 2024: Jewish people celebrate their birthday
Today, Jews all over the world celebrate one of the brightest holidays - Passover. It commemorates the liberation of the Jewish people from Egyptian slavery.
holidays in the East
Muslims around world celebrate Eid al-Fitr today
The Holy month of Ramadan ended. During this period, Muslims observe fasting. Today, believers celebrate Eid al-Fitr.
Purim 2024: the most joyful Jewish holiday celebrated in Moscow
A festive evening for Purim 2024 was organized by the Russian Jewish Congress in Moscow
Türkiye marks 109 years of Battle of Çanakkale
Today, Türkiye celebrates the Day of Martyrs' Remembrance and the 109th anniversary of the victory in the Battle of Çanakkale. It was one of the longest, largest and bloodiest battles of the First World War, which became one of the turning points in history.
Od Chershenbesi 2024: how Fire Tuesday is celebrated in Azerbaijan
The second of the Tuesdays before Novruz - Od Chershenbesi, or Fire Tuesday - is celebrated in Azerbaijan today. An obligatory tradition is lighting and jumping over fires, which provide cleansing.
Novruz in Azerbaijan 2024: how many days off will the country's residents have?
The dates of the holidays for Novruz have been determined by the Azerbaijani authorities. According to the decision of the Azerbaijani ministry of Labor and Social Protection, the country's residents will have seven days off in a row, from Wednesday to next Tuesday inclusive.
Kazakhstan cancels tourist tax for foreigners
Foreign tourists in Kazakhstan have stopped paying a special tourist fee. The fee was collected from tourists last year.
Winter holidays for schoolchildren in Kazakhstan: how long will they last?
The country's Ministry of Education announced the information about the New Year holidays, which will begin for Kazakh schoolchildren soon. Teachers have prepared a special educational program for the holidays.
Uzbekistan becomes best country for tourism in 2024
Uzbekistan has won the competition for the title of best tourist destination for 2024. International experts from Lonely Planet chose Uzbekistan from a dozen countries around the world.
Turkish people celebrate 100th anniversary of republic
The Turkish people celebrate the main holiday of the country, Republic Day. This year marks the 100th anniversary of the proclamation of the Republic.
Rosh Hashanah 2023: Jewish world celebrates New Year
The Jewish New Year began this evening after sunset
Uzbekistan urges to abandon "money rain" at weddings
One of the brightest traditions of weddings in Uzbekistan - showering young people with banknotes - may be broken after a request from law enforcement officers to respect state symbols.
Shavkat Mirziyoyev leaves for Moscow
President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev flew to Russia today without prior announcement. According to Mirziyoyev's press service, the Uzbek leader will participate in the Victory Parade on Red Square along with other leaders of the CIS countries.
Novruz-2023: world celebrates holiday of spring
Novruz is a holiday of the arrival of spring and general renewal. This day is celebrated by the eastern peoples. In a number of countries, for example, in Azerbaijan and Iran, long holidays have begun.
School holidays in Uzbekistan to start on March 19
Schoolchildren in Uzbekistan will go on spring break not on March 21, but on March 19. Holidays are extended due to the announcement of additional non-working days for Navruz.
Saudi Arabia bets on entertainment industry
In line with Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030, The Fridge entertainment company — founded in Dubai by South African entrepreneur Shelley Frost — is creating an engaging display of performances for music and culture fans and …
Kazakh people to have four days-off on New Year's Eve
The New Year will come on the night from Saturday to Sunday, the first working week of 2023 starts on January 4th. Residents of Kazakhstan, working according to the schedule of the five-day week, will have days-off on December 31, …
Kazakhstan to enjoy additional days off in October
Residents of Kazakhstan will rest on October 23-25, follows from the decree signed by Prime Minister Alikhan Smailov. This year, on October 25, Kazakhstan will celebrate Republic Day for the first time as a national holiday. According …
Turkey's tourism revenues nearly triple, but many Turks stay home
Turkey's tourism revenues nearly tripled in the second quarter while first-half foreign visitor numbers surged close to 2019 levels
Kazakhs celebrate Defender of the Fatherland Day
Today, on May 7, Kazakhstan celebrates Defender of the Fatherland Day. On this day in 1992, the first President of Kazakhstan, Nursultan Nazarbayev, signed a decree on the creation of the country's Armed Forces, and 20 years …
