Dear International Students,
Nauryz is the most important holiday in the Kazakh calendar.
Nauryz means ‘new day’, it is celebrated over several days from March 21st and marks Persian New Year which begins on the Vernal Equinox. The month of March is known as Nauryz in Kazakhstan.
Since 2009, there have been officially three days of bank holidays for Nauryz beginning on March 21st. If the holiday falls over a weekend, the holiday will be extended to the following weekdays.
You will learn more about history of this event during Mr Aidos’ Taibekuly presentation on 24 of March (Thursday) at 3 p.m. in the Welcome Centre (ulica sw. Marcin 78).
Due to pandemic restrictions, we can accept 30 people in our premises. If you are willing to come please contact Ms. Joanna Janas & Marcin Witkowski (welcome@amu.edu.pl).