The article dwells on the organization and holding of national and state holidays, international holidays under the conditions of independence of Tajikistan. The author of the article makes an endeavor to describe peculiarities of holidays, technology of their holding, role and place of holidays and rituals in state social policy of the republic, revival of holiday traditions, description of Tajikistan Republic Law “On Holidays” and other issues concerned with national and state holidays being taken into account as well. It is emphasized that the purpose of public holidays celebration is to unite citizens around official leaders. Thanks to holidays, people get acquainted with unforgettable historical events, important dates and anniversaries of the development of home and world culture, and holidays themselves acquire state and national significance.
Key words: celebrations, national-state holidays, international holidays, festive culture, festive atmosphere, festive events
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