Beruni on The Holidays of Khorezmsk People

Gapparova Bakhtigul  Razzaqovna

Gapparova Bakhtigul Razzaqovna Independent researcher, Urgench State Pedagogical Institute

Keywords: People's Holidays, Beruni, Osor Ul-Boqiya, Ferdowsi, Shahnameh, Omar Khayyam, Navro'znoma, Kashgari, Navruz

Abstract

This article examines the historical formation and development of national holidays in the Khorezm oasis by conducting a comparative analysis of Abu Rayhan Beruni’s renowned work "Monuments Left by Ancient Peoples" and other written historical sources. The study seeks to highlight how traditional celebrations in Khorezm originated, evolved, and became culturally significant within the broader historical and social context. Special attention is given to Beruni’s documentation of ancient customs, which is critically compared with contemporary scholarly interpretations and historical literature. By integrating classical narratives with modern academic perspectives, the article offers new insights into the transformation and continuity of national holiday traditions in the region. The analysis also considers different historiographical approaches and emerging viewpoints in order to draw well-founded conclusions about the role of holidays in reflecting collective identity, social cohesion, and historical memory. Ultimately, this study contributes to a more nuanced understanding of the Khorezm oasis’s rich cultural heritage and its connection to the broader legacy of Central Asian civilizations.

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