Festivals in Central Asia & Middle East

Nomad games, new-year fires, and desert festivities along the old roads.

Dec 7–17, 2026

Şeb-i Arus (Mevlana Commemoration)

Whirling dervishes mark Rumi's 'wedding night' in the Konya city where he died

Konya, Türkiye$$$$

Mar 21, 2027est.

Nowruz

The spring equinox new year, with sumalak, plov and bonfires across the Silk Road

Samarkand, Uzbekistan +4$$$$

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