DUSHANBE, August 18, 2009, Asia-Plus -- Dushanbe Mayor Mahmadsaid Ubaidulloyev yesterday endorsed the plan of events to mark Tajikistan’s Independence Day that will be held in the Tajik capital on September 9.

Ceremonial meeting and a concert dedicated to this date will be held at the Kokhi Borbad State Complex.  Besides, festivities will be organized in different areas of the city, according to the Dushanbe mayor’s office press service.

This year, Tajikistan marks the 18th anniversary of its independence.  On September