Sep 1 Independence Day ( Mustaqillik Kuni), remembering the proclamation of independence from the Soviet Union in 1991 May 9 Remembrance Day, Peace Day or Liberation Day ( Xotira va Qadirlash Kuni), remembering that Uzbek troups participated in the Soviet army and that 500.000 Uzbek soldiers were killed in World War II. Mar 21 Navroz (Persian New Year) ( Navro'z Bayrami) Mar 8 International Women's Day ( Xalqaro Xotin-Qizlar Kuni) Ramadan ends with the Eid ul-Fitr festival extending over several days. Amu Darya flows into the (bigger) Southern part of the Aral Sea.Įxact dates depend on local astronomical observations and vary from one country to another. Today the distance between the river and the old city is about 40 km. Konye Urgench in Turkmenistan, the capital of the old empire of Chwarezm, was situated on the banks of the Amu Darya. The river has changed its course several times. It can be a rapid river in spring and is called Dsaihun (suffering from rabies) in Arabic.
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