Which spring festival, held around 21 March and celebrating the equinox as the start of the new year, is a public holiday in Kazakhstan?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: D. Nauryz
- Step 1: The festival is tied to the equinox and is celebrated in several countries. Step 2. People set up yurts in the streets, share food and visit relatives. Answer: Nauryz. Why not the others: Maslenitsa is a Russian festival, and the others are Islamic holidays with moving dates.
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