President Emomali Rahmon orders to make preparations for celebration of the 30th anniversary of Tajikistan’s independence.

In a decree issued on December 19 Emomali Rahmon orders to set up an organizing committee to make preparations for celebration of the 30th anniversary of the country’s independence, according to the Tajik president’s official website.  

The decree by the president on celebration of the 30th anniversary of Tajikistan’s independence reportedly aims at strengthening the country’s independence, preserving and developing national cultural values and providing stable development of the country.  

The president decrees to set up the organizing committee within a two-month period and draw the plan of actions to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the country’s independence.  

The Republic of Tajikistan celebrates its Independence Day on September 9. This public holiday commemorates the independence of Tajikistan from the Soviet Union in 1991.

In 1924, Tajikistan was incorporated into Uzbekistan as the Tajik Autonomous Soviet Socialist Republic.  Five years later, it became a separate constituent Soviet republic (the Tajik SSR).  When the imminent collapse of the Soviet Union became evident, Tajikistan proclaimed its independence.  The official proclamation was made on September 9, 1991.

Independence Day in Tajikistan is a national holiday and a non-working day. It is celebrated nationwide with solemn speeches, flag hoisting ceremonies, concerts, performances, exhibitions, street fairs, sporting competitions and firework displays.  The main celebration is held in the capital city of Dushanbe.