National Cup Championship games are played in most of the centers of the northern provinces. Navrouz Navrouz is the oldest holiday in Central Asia and was known before Muslim religion was spread over the territory of central Asia. Navrouz is the memory of the past and symbol of unity with nature of cattle-breeders and farmers. Navrouz means the new day or New Year and begins from 21st of March and coincides with spring equinox. There are special preparations for this day.
People try to obtain new dress, things and throw away old and broken things.
In all houses people lay tables for festival. In the main square of each city and district center on the Eve of New Year there is show. The rider must stay free and clear of the other riders. In Qarajai, the task is much more complex. The player must carry the calf around a marker, and then return the carcass to the team's designated scoring circle.