The Tirgon festival, along with the Sada, Nowruz, and Mehrgon festivals, is considered one of the oldest celebrations of the Tajik people.
It is a source of pride and honor that during the period of state independence, through the initiative and continuous efforts of the Founder of Peace and National Unity, Leader of the Nation, President of the Republic of Tajikistan, respected Emomali Rahmon, national holidays and ancient traditional rituals have been revived and preserved.
On June 22, 2025, the celebration of the "Tirgon Festival with the Apricot Festival and the exhibition 'Dried Fruits of Tajikistan'" was held at the State Institution "Iram Garden" in the city of Dushanbe.
The event was attended by the Deputy Prime Minister of the Republic of Tajikistan, respected Ziyozoda Sulaimon, the Minister of Agriculture of the Republic of Tajikistan, respected Kurbon Hakimzoda, representatives of ministries and agencies, executive authorities of the GBAO, Sughd and Khatlon regions, the city of Dushanbe, and cities and districts under republican subordination, institutions and organizations within the structure of the Ministry of Agriculture, agricultural departments of the regions, cities and districts of the republic, farmers, guests, and residents of the capital.
At the "Tirgon Festival with the Apricot Festival and the exhibition 'Dried Fruits of Tajikistan,'" agricultural products, apricots, various types of dried fruits, crop varieties, and scientific achievements were showcased.
The congratulatory message of the Founder of Peace and National Unity, Leader of the Nation, President of the Republic of Tajikistan, respected Emomali Rahmon, on the occasion of the Tirgon Festival was delivered by the Deputy Prime Minister of the Republic of Tajikistan, respected Ziyozoda Sulaimon.
Also, as part of the event, industry leaders were awarded diplomas, certificates of honor, and commemorative gifts from the Ministry of Agriculture of the Republic of Tajikistan in various categories for their active participation.
