Turkmenistan : public and bank holidays, closure of banks, stock exchanges, school vacations

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Secular holiday : The Central Asian Shepherd Dog is a livestock guardian dog breed. Traditionally, the breed was used for guarding sheep and goat herds, as well as to protect and for guard duty. It is a large breed of dog recognized by FCI as a Molossoid type dog breed of Soviet-era origin under Russian patronage. from 2021

Culture : Ahalteke horses, often called royal horses , boast centuries-old history. Ancient historians and poets wrote about matchless beauty of the Central Asian horses, known as Nissei's horses, starting from VII-VI centuries BC. According to the hypothesis, this name derives from the ancient Parthian capital, Nissa. Afterwards, they were better known as Ahalteke horses. Ahal stood for the name of the oasis and Teke was the name of a Turkmen tribe which had long bred these horses. The state emblem of Turkmenistan carries the profile of the beautiful Ahalteke horse, Yanardag, the 1999 world breed champion.

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Secular holiday : On 18 May, 1992 Turkmenistan adopted its constitution, and proclaimed itself a secular and democratic state, with a president for life.

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Culture : Festivities in honor of Turkmen Carpet Day, celebration of best masters of carpet weaving and concerts are held all over the country

Culture : As of 2009

Muslim, Sufi : The second main celebration of Islam. It celebrates Abraham's willingness to sacrifice his son in obedience to God. Muslims make their annual pilgrimage, or the Hajj , to Makkah (Mecca) in Saudi Arabia. Paid holiday when falling on Friday or Saturday

Culture : Galla Bayramy (celebration of the wheat harvest)

Culture : Lasts 1 week - in Geoktere resort area please check dates: http://www.turkmenistan.gov.tm

Culture : Tribute to the approximately 1,100 different sorts of melons that grow in the country

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Secular holiday : From 2018 onwards