An international conference on protecting the historical and cultural heritage of Tajiks was held at the National Academy of Sciences of Tajikistan in Dushanbe. Khovar reported on 12 October 2026 that the event marked the 35th anniversary of Tajikistan’s state independence and the 25th anniversary of the National Historical Museum of Tajikistan. It was held under the title “From the past to the future: 25”.