The National Library of Tajikistan held an Open Day.

The National Library of Tajikistan held an Open Day dedicated to the 35th anniversary of independence and the International Holiday of Navruz, as reported by NIAT Khovar.

The event was held in order to fulfill the instructions and orders of the Government of the Republic of Tajikistan to popularize books, libraries and reading among the population.

Visitors were introduced to rare books, a museum of the independence period, the historical exhibition "From Time to Time, from View to View," and reading rooms.

Over the course of two days, the library was visited by more than 5,000 people, the majority of whom were students, schoolchildren, teachers, law enforcement officers, government officials, and foreign guests.

The guests visited the library's museums, including the Museum of Oriental Manuscripts and Rare Books, the electronic hall, and other departments.

The National Library's department staff prepared festive tables with the obligatory attributes of "Haftsin" and "Haftsin." Visitors sampled spring treats and viewed folk crafts in a specially designed craft corner.

The opening ceremony was opened by Jumakhon Fayzalizade, Director of the National Library. He emphasized that Nowruz brings purity, abundance, and hope to every home, and that the "Open Doors Day" has already become a cherished tradition, uniting national holidays with the culture of education.

One of the highlights of the event was a performance by members of the "Khameshabahor" ("Eternal Spring") creative group, led by People's Poet of Tajikistan, Khairandesh. Poetry readings and musical performances lent the event an atmosphere of intellectual celebration.

The main goal of the Open Day was to showcase the ancient book culture of the Tajik people. A presentation of the library's extensive collection reminded guests that our ancestors revered books as a "treasury of knowledge" and a path to progress and overcoming ignorance.

Muhiddin Panjshanbezoda, Advisor to the Assistant to the President of the Republic of Tajikistan for Social Development and Public Relations, praised the annual event, calling it an important step in promoting books and libraries, as well as engaging society in learning and reading.

He also noted that, thanks to the efforts of the President of the Republic of Tajikistan, Emomali Rahmon, in September 2009, Nowruz was included in UNESCO's Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. At the 64th session of the UN General Assembly, March 21 was declared International Nowruz Day, celebrated worldwide.