Turkmenistan celebrates International Women's Day

AKIPRESS.COM - Turkmenistan, along with many countries around the world, celebrates International Women's Day on March 8, the official media reports.
International Women's Day is considered a public holiday in Turkmenistan and is declared a day off. On the occasion of the holiday, the state grants each woman a cash gift.
During the holiday, shopping and entertainment centers all over Turkmenistan got crowded. Women were presented with sweets along with beautiful flowers. Women also received jewelry, textiles, souvenirs, and household appliances as gifts.
Concerts and other festive events dedicated to women take place all over Turkmenistan.
On the eve of the holiday, which is celebrated every year in the early spring, mothers who have given birth to and raised eight or more children are awarded the honorary title of " Ene mähri" (Mother's Love) of Turkmenistan. President of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov on March 6 signed a Decree on awarding the honorary title of " Ene mähri".
"Mothers full of affection have an important role to play in raising our future generations to be healthy and spirited people loyal to our Fatherland and our brave people," the Presidential Decree said.
President of Turkmenistan also signed a decree declaring a March 9 a day off as the March 8 holiday coincides with Sunday.