Culture & Arts
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Taliban’s Language Policy Sparks Cultural Identity Concerns in Afghanistan
DID Press: Taliban have not provided clear criteria for which words are considered “foreign” or how replacements should be determined. This lack of clarity raises the risk of subjective interpretations at different administrative levels, potentially causing inconsistent implementation. Such a…
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Afghan–Tajik Communities Celebrate Nowruz in Scotland
DID Press: Afghan and Tajik migrants in Scotland, in collaboration with a refugee support organization and the Embassy of Tajikistan, celebrated Nowruz to strengthen cultural solidarity. The event was organized by an Afghan refugee support group with support from the…
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Afghanistan Records Over 28,000 Foreign Travelers in 2025
DID Press: National Statistics and Information Authority under the Taliban administration has announced that in the year 2025, more than 28,000 foreign nationals entered and exited Afghanistan through the country’s land and air border crossings. According to the data, 16,276…
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Taliban Minister Orders Poetry to Reflect Regime Values and Military Efforts
DID Press: Shir Ahmad Haqqani, Taliban’s Minister of Information and Culture, warned poets during the “Gol Arghawan Mushaira” in Parwan that they should not compose poetry on just any topic. According to him, poets must reflect the values and objectives…
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Kabul Hosts “Yaran Khorasan Amin” Poetry Night Honoring Imam Khamenei
DID Press: The “Yaran Khorasan Amin” poetry night was held in Kabul, bringing together Afghan poets and cultural figures, organized by the Cultural Attaché of Iran. The event, held at Andisheh Hall, featured recitations of Persian poetry highlighting human values,…
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Calligraphy Exhibition Showcasing Quranic Verses Opens in Herat
DID Press: A calligraphy exhibition titled “Manifestation of the Divine Word” has opened in Herat to mark the holy month of Ramadan. Organized by the Herat Calligraphers Association, the exhibition features more than 100 calligraphy artworks displaying verses from the…
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Russia: Israeli Airstrike Hit Russian Cultural Center in Lebanon
DID Press: Yevgeny Primakov, head of Russia’s federal agency for international humanitarian cooperation, said that the Israeli Air Force struck a Russian cultural center known as “Russian House” in the southern Lebanese city of Nabatieh. Primakov said Tuesday that Israeli…
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Pakistan Defense Minister Calls for End to Political Use of Religion
DID Press: Khawaja Asif has urged an end to the politicization of religion, warning that its long-term use as a political tool has created deep divisions within Pakistan. In a message posted on X (formerly Twitter), Asif criticized what he…
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Herat Emerges as Key Destination for Foreign Tourists in Western Afghanistan
DID Press: Over 1,200 foreign tourists have visited Herat this year, drawn primarily to its historic sites. Local authorities report that travelers continue to show strong interest in landmarks such as the Great Mosque of Herat, Qala-e-Ikhtiyaruddin, and the province’s…
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Europe’s Ramadan Economy: Profit vs. Prejudice
DID Press: As Ramadan begins, public spaces across Europe increasingly take on the atmosphere of the holy month. Muslim and non-Muslim residents alike are targeted with waves of advertising—from discounted food and decorations to charity campaigns, prayer-time apps, devotional content,…
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