International Women’s Day Celebrated in Commonwealth Countries

In the Azerbaijan Republic people celebrate the Women’s Day, in the Republic of Armenia – the Women’s Holiday, in the Republic of Belarus and the Republic of Uzbekistan – the Women’s Day, in the Republic of Kazakhstan, the Kyrgyz Republic, the Republic of Moldova, the Russian Federation – the International Women’s Day, in the Republic of Tajikistan – the Mother’s Day.

Despite its different names, 8 March remains the main women’s holiday of all Commonwealth countries. It is celebrated at the state level with the provision of a day off.

Secretary General of the IPA CIS Council Dmitriy Kobitskiy sent his congratulations to the women of the Commonwealth countries.