Independence Day of the Republic of Tajikistan (09/09)

On September 9, the Tajik people widely celebrate the national holiday — Independence Day of the Republic of Tajikistan (taj). Ruzi Istiqloliyati İumhurii Tojikiston). It is established by the republican law «On holidays» as amended on May 22, 1998.

In the late 1980s, in connection with the beginning of the process of declaring «state sovereignties» in the republics of the Soviet Union, the Tajik SSR also declared independence. The first step in this direction was the Declaration «On the Sovereignty of the Tajik SSR», adopted at the second session of the Supreme Council of the Tajik SSR on August 24, 1990. And on September 9, 1991, at the session of Shuroi Oli of the Republic of Tajikistan (Supreme Council of the Republic of Tajikistan), a Resolution and Statement «On the state independence of the Republic of Tajikistan» was adopted.

The achievement of state independence of the Republic became an important historical event for the Tajik people. Today on this day, in accordance with Regulation «On the state flag of the Republic of Tajikistan», the national flag of the country is raised.

As part of the Independence Day celebrations, a parade is taking place in Dushanbe. The President of the Republic accepts congratulations from the heads of state of the CIS and himself congratulates all residents of the country in his solemn speech.

On the occasion of Independence Day, at the initiative of government bodies, public organizations and labor collectives, various sports, festive and entertainment events are held throughout the country.

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