The Navruz Holiday is one of the greatest national holidays of Persian nations, including Tajiks.
The Holiday takes place in the day of vernal equinox according to Solar calendar, which was composed by Iranian nations seven millenniums ago, long before the origin of Islam According to this calendar, the year started on 20-21 March, in the day of vernal equinox, when the nature revived, and the spring finally started.
Navruz is the most ancient New Year holiday on Earth, and its history amounts to 3-4 millenniums.
During Navruz days Tajiks arranged various games: wrestling, poiga – horses race, buzkashi - fight on houses for taking the goat carcass, the fights of animals - hurusjang -cockfight, budanajang-quail, fight, sagchangak - dogs fight and other games. In Ishkashim and Vahan young men played polo, in the plains they organized running in sacks.
In February 2010 the 64 session of UN General Assembly declared 21 March as "International day of Navruz".
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Drive over stunning highland landscapes. Stay with local people along the way and experience the Pamiri culture. Enjoy panoramic views while doing the short hikes on your tour.
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During this private day Tour you will enjoy the genuinely beautiful landscapes where snow-capped Fann mountains are touching the sky. You will cross the high-mountain pass Anzob only in one day, see the legendary Lake Iskanderkul, Snake lake and 38-m high waterfall Memories of this short trip will remain for a long time. Do not miss your chance to put the next tick in your travel list.
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Discover the new capital of Tajikistan Dushanbe and the ancient town Hissar. Today you will go to the fortress of Hisar (VII–XVII centuries), which is 35 km away from the city. There are fortified areas and a citadel on this historical site. The fortress served as the residence of the Emir of Bukhara. Its location was on a high hill, and the gun loopholes protected a 1-meter wall. Inside the fort…
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