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January 14 1992· State day
Defenders of the Motherland Day
The Armed Forces of Uzbekistan were founded on 14 January 1992.
On 14 January 1992 independent Uzbekistan took all military units on its territory under its jurisdiction, laying the foundation of the national armed forces. Since 1993 the date has been celebrated as Defenders of the Motherland Day.
Uzbekistan's army is one of the strongest in Central Asia. Its historical roots go back to the military traditions of commanders such as Amir Timur and Jalal ad-Din Mingburnu; Amir Timur Square and museum in Tashkent symbolise that heritage.
How it is marked
Military units hold ceremonies, equipment exhibitions and concerts, and distinguished servicemen receive state awards. Schools hold patriotic lessons for young people.
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Photos
Commanders of Uzbekistan's armed forces on Defenders' Day, 2020 · Umarxon III / Wikimedia Commons · CC BY 4.0 
A ceremonial parade · Umarxon III / Wikimedia Commons · CC BY 4.0 
Insignia of the Armed Forces of Uzbekistan · Dickelbers / Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 3.0 
The Mourning Mother memorial in Tashkent · BeshevI / Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0 
Victory Park in Tashkent · Gazeta jurnalisti / Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0 
The flag of Uzbekistan · Mrshaxas / Wikimedia Commons · CC0
Uzbekistan: other days
- January 1New Year's Day
- March 8International Women's Day
- March 21Navruz
- May 9Day of Remembrance and Honour
- August 31Day of Remembrance of the Victims of Repression
- September 1Independence Day
- October 1Teachers' and Mentors' Day
- October 3Founding of the Organization of Turkic States
- October 21Uzbek Language Day
- December 8Adoption of the first Constitution
- 10 Dhu al-Hijjah in the Islamic calendar — the feast of the Hajj pilgrimage; moves about 11 days earlier each yearEid al-Adha
- 1 Shawwal in the Islamic calendar — the end of the Ramadan fast; moves about 11 days earlier each yearEid al-Fitr