In 15 photographs, this is the story of how Navruz was celebrated in Uzbekistan from the 1870s to the early 2000s. About half of these photos are black and white; I colorized them using Photoshop (what is Navruz without color). No other changes were made. Navruz in the late 19th century In the territory corresponding …
In 2026, the first day of the Ramazon (Ramadan) fast for Muslims in Uzbekistan began on February 19. The last day is March 20, right before Navruz. This text is intended for those who live in or travel around Uzbekistan and do not observe the fast but want to understand how Ramadan and Eid al-Fitr …
The decree “On establishing additional non-working days during the celebration of official dates and shifting weekends in 2026” was signed by the President of Uzbekistan on December 24, 2025. According to the document (full text attached to the Russian and Uzbek versions of the article), the decision was made to create conditions for full rest …