Nowruz in Xinjiang: The Silk Road Spring Festival You’ve Never Heard Of
Nowruz, the Persian New Year, lives in Xinjiang’s Uyghur, Tajik and Kazakh communities. When it falls, how it is celebrated, and where to experience it.
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Xinjiang Festivals and Public Holidays: Timing Your Trip Around the Calendar
Xinjiang’s calendar mixes national holidays with Islamic festivals. Plan around Navruz, Eid and Golden Week so you catch the best events — or dodge the crowds.
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Eid al-Adha in Xinjiang: The Festival of Sacrifice for Travelers
Eid al-Adha, the Feast of Sacrifice, is Xinjiang’s largest religious holiday. Learn its meaning, how it’s observed, and how visitors can take part respectfully.
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Eid al-Fitr in Xinjiang: What Travelers Should Know
Eid al-Fitr ends Ramadan with feasting and family across Xinjiang. Here is how the holiday unfolds, what to expect as a visitor, and how to join in respectfully.
