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18 Sep. 09:56

Finding Inner Peace: What Omar Khayyam Knew 900 Years Ago

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In our fast-paced and anxious world, many wonder: how can we stay calm amid the chaos? The 12th-century Persian poet and philosopher Omar Khayyam offered timeless wisdom that still holds true today.

1. Joy lives in the small things
Not just big milestones, but everyday moments shape our emotional state. A sunrise, the smell of coffee, or a kind word can ground us. Khayyam taught that each moment contains the fullness of life — we just need to notice it.

2. Let go of what’s not yours
Guilt, fear, or regret often weigh us down. When we release what we cannot control, we reclaim our energy. Peace begins when we stop trying to carry burdens that don’t belong to us.

3. Stop comparing
A famous story tells of a man asking to exchange his cross, only to choose the very one he already had. Others' lives often seem easier — until we learn the truth. Acceptance of our path brings emotional balance.

4. Live the moment
Khayyam’s poetry urges us to seize the moment:

“This moment is all you have — it will never return.”
Modern psychologists call this mindfulness — a powerful tool for calm and presence.

Conclusion: Peace doesn’t come from the outside. It grows within — through self-awareness, letting go, and finding meaning in the now.

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24 Dec. 08:00

Official Days Off in Turkmenistan in 2026

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The Ministry of Labor and Social Protection of the Population of Turkmenistan has officially approved the work and rest schedule for 2026. In Turkmenistan, there will be a total of 12 official public holidays across all regions.

Workweek formats are as follows:

  • Five-day workweek — 40 hours

  • Six-day workweek (7 hours/day) — 40 hours

  • Six-day workweek (6 hours/day) — 36 hours

The public holidays in Turkmenistan in 2026 are:

  • January 1 — New Year

  • March 8 — International Women’s Day

  • March 20 — Oraza Bayram

  • March 21–22 — National Spring Holiday

  • May 18 — Constitution and State Flag Day of Turkmenistan

  • May 27–29 — Gurban Bayram

  • September 27 — Independence Day

  • October 6 — Day of Remembrance

  • December 12 — International Neutrality Day

On the workday preceding a public holiday, working hours are reduced by one hour. The same applies to night shifts, and in continuous production, the schedule is equivalent to a normal day. The average monthly working time is 166.9 hours for a 40-hour workweek and 150.5 hours for a 36-hour workweek. This ensures a balanced labor schedule throughout Turkmenistan in 2026.