Tajikistan celebrates Tirgon holiday, a harbinger of rain and harvest

The ancient holiday of Tirgon, foreshadowing rain and a bountiful harvest, was celebrated in Dushanbe and other large cities of Tajikistan. On this occasion, festive events, an exhibition of dried fruits and a festival of apricots were held in the capital's park "Iram", reports corr. TASS. The holiday falls at the end of June, with the longest days and shortest nights. It has been celebrated since ancient times, there are references to it in the poem "Shahnameh" by Ferdowsi. Tirgon is the festival of calling for rain. During this period, crops and fruits ripen, the harvest begins, and according to tradition, people turned to the spirits of their ancestors, prayed for the prevention of drought, rain and a good harvest, performing various rituals. Representatives of the agricultural sector, specialized government agencies, residents and guests of the capital took part in the festive events in the park. The festival presented agricultural products, dried fruits, juices made from ...