The official language is Tajik, an ancient Persian language belonging to the Iranian language group. There are at least five different languages in the Pamir mountain range, all related to Old Iranian. Russian is also widely spoken, and discrimination against the Russian-speaking population is prohibited by law. English is also widely spoken in the tourism industry.
The dates given for Islamic holidays are calculated according to the lunar calendar and therefore shift from year to year.
During the fasting month of Ramadan, which precedes the Eid-i-Ramazon holiday, Muslims are not allowed to eat, drink or smoke from sunrise to sunset, which can lead to interruptions or deviations in the normal course of business (e.g. reduced opening hours of shops and authorities). and therefore there may be restrictions for travellers.
Many restaurants outside the hotels are closed during the day, and the consumption of alcohol and cigarettes is restricted or e.g. T. even strictly forbidden, even for non-Muslim vacationers. In hotel complexes it must be taken into account that meals and drinks during Ramadan may only be taken in the hotel restaurant or in the room.
Travelers should expect increased sensitivity in religious matters as well as in respect of Islamic traditions.
Some disruptions may also occur during Eid-i-Ramazon. This festival, like the Eid-i-Kurbon, is indefinite and can last from 2-10 days depending on the region.
Duty free shopping
Overview
The following items may be imported duty-free into Tajikistan (persons aged 18 and over): 200 cigarettes or 100 cigars or 500 g of tobacco; 2 liters of alcoholic beverages; perfume for personal use; Other goods/gifts up to a value of US$500. Jewelry up to a value of US$1000. Valuables should be declared upon entry to avoid problems upon departure (declaration slip). More information is available from Countryaah.com.
Mon-Fri 09.00-13.00 and 14.00-17.00. Consular Dept.: Mon-Wed and Fri 10.00-12.00 and 15.00-17.00. Telephone information: Mon-Fri 10.00 a.m. – 12.00 p.m.
Business
Business etiquette
Business hours: Mon-Fri 09.00-17.00/18.00.
Business contacts
Federal Association of German Industry (Committee on Eastern European Economic Relations)Breite Straße 29, D-10178 BerlinTel: (030) 20 28 14 52. Internet: www.ostausschuss.deWirtschaftskammer Österreich (Department for Eastern Europe) Stubenring 8-10, A-1010 ViennaTel: (01) 514 50. Internet: http://portal.wko.at United Economic ChambersSonnenbergstrasse 48, CH-8032 ZurichTel: (043) 268 43 00. Internet: www.jointchambers.ch
Communication
Phone
Direct dial long distance service to Tajikistan only. According to Abbreviationfinder.org, international long-distance calls are generally switched by the long-distance exchange and can be made from telephone exchanges, which are usually connected to the post offices (Prospekt Rudaki, in Dushanbe). There are now also new private telephone offices. In addition, long-distance calls can be placed from some hotels, e.g. B. Hotel Tajikistan and Hotel Independence. For direct connections to the former member states of the Soviet Union, dial 8, wait for a dial tone and then dial the subscriber number. Local calls are free.
Mobile phone
GSM 900. Cellular network operated by TajikTel, Indigo Tajikistan, Babilon-M, JSC Somoncom and Mobile Lines of Tajikistan.
Internet
The main providers are Telecomm Technology Internet: www.tajnet.com) and InterCom (Internet: www.tjinter.com). Both offer Internet access to the public in their offices. The Central Asian Development Agency (website: www.tajik.net) maintains publicly accessible e-mail centers in major cities.
Post office
Post to Western Europe takes between two weeks and two months. Stamped envelopes can be purchased at post offices. The address should be written on the envelope in the following order: country, zip code, city, street, house number and finally the name of the addressee. Post office opening hours: Sat-Thurs 08.00-18.00. Visitors can also use the post offices in the major hotels.
Radio
Since the use of shortwave frequencies changes several times over the course of a year, it is advisable to contact Deutsche Welle customer service directly for the current frequencies (Tel: (+49) (0228) 429 32 08. Internet: www.dw-world.de) to request.
