Independence Day (Uzbekistan)
| Independence Day of the Republic of Uzbekistan | |
|---|---|
1 September | |
| Next time | 1 September 2024 |
| Frequency | annual |
Independence Day (
Background
In 1991, the
Celebratory history
1992
In 1992, Independence Day was celebrated for the first time. The film Istiqlol (Independence) directed by Davron Salimov was shown in cinemas in Tashkent. President Islam Karimov delivered a speech at the evening event on Independence Square in the Uzbek capital.[3][4]
1996
It honoured the 5th anniversary of independence. It was on this year that President Karimov awarded the title of Hero of Uzbekistan for the first time.
2016
2016 celebrated the 25th jubilee anniversary of independence. Uzbek President Islam Karimov, who was hospitalized during the anniversary, would pass away in Tashkent the next day. Karimov's annual independence day speech was read on TV by a presenter.
2018
On the eve of the 27th anniversary of independence in 2018, government authorities for the first time decided not impose restrictions on the admission of citizens of Tajikistan at the border crossings.[5][6]
2021
2021 saw celebrations in honor of the 30th anniversary of independence, the main celebrations of which were held in the newly created Yangi Uzbekiston Park and a settlement adjacent to Tashkent.[7] The 30th Anniversary Monument, funded by a Turkish company, was opened on the date.[8]
Places in Uzbekistan honoring independence day
- Mustaqillik Maydoni
- Monument to the Independence of Uzbekistan
- Independence Library
See also
References
- ^ "День независимости Республики Узбекистан" (in Russian). Календарь событий. Retrieved 6 January 2015.
- ^ "День Независимости Узбекистана" (in Russian). Advantour. Retrieved 6 January 2015.
- ^ "Мустақиллигимизнинг 1 Йиллиги Қандай Нишонланган Эди?". YouTube.
- ^ "ВИДЕОАРХИВ: Мустақиллигимизни бир йиллик байрам тадбири". YouTube.
- ^ "Uzbekistan not to close borders with Tajikistan in connection with Independence Day".
- ^ "Uzbekistan not to close border on Independence Day". 28 August 2018.
- ^ "Главные торжества в честь 30-летия независимости пройдут в новом парке "Янги Узбекистон"".
- ^ "Uzbekistan's new symbolic monument brought to life by Turkish firm". Daily Sabah. September 2021.
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