On September 1, Turkmenistan traditionally celebrated the Day of Knowledge and Student Youth, marking the beginning of the new academic year. Across the country, the first school bell rang, and ceremonies began with the laying of flowers at the Monument of Independence and the monuments to Berdymukhammed Annayev in Arkadag city and Yzgant village.

Ceremonial assemblies were held in all secondary and higher education institutions, where President Serdar Berdimuhamedov’s congratulatory address was read. He wished the younger generation success in learning and scientific pursuits.

The first lesson of the year was dedicated to the International Year of Peace and Trust, as well as the upcoming 30th anniversary of Turkmenistan’s permanent neutrality.

To mark the occasion, four new general education schools (2,800 places) and four kindergartens (1,120 places) were inaugurated in Ashgabat and Lebap Province. As part of an annual tradition, first-grade students across the country received “Bilimli” personal computers.