Culture & Arts
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Taliban Seek Easier Travel for Afghan Pilgrims to Karbala
DID Press: Taliban officials have called for facilitating travel for Afghan pilgrims to Iraq’s holy sites, particularly Karbala, during talks with Iran’s ambassador in Kabul aimed at expanding cultural and bilateral cooperation. According to reports, Qudratullah Jamal raised the issue…
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Shah Hussain Murtazavi: Ethnic and Religious Diversity Is Afghanistan’s Valuable Asset
DID Press: Shah Hussain Murtazavi, a senior former advisor in the Afghanistan republican administration, has said that ethnic, linguistic, and religious diversity in Afghanistan represents a “valuable national asset” that can strengthen unity and social cohesion if preserved through mutual…
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Rawalpindi Under Tight Security as Ashura Processions Take Place
DID Press: Authorities in Rawalpindi have implemented extensive security measures for Ashura commemorations, deploying military, paramilitary, and police forces across the city to safeguard religious processions and gatherings. According to officials, five army units, seven ranger units, and thousands of…
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National Museum Receives Rare Sword from Afghanistan’s Historic Wars
DID Press: A historic sword believed to have been used during Afghanistan’s anti-British wars more than a century ago has been donated to the National Museum of Afghanistan by a resident of Paktia Province. According to local officials, Habib Rahman…
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Herat Crackdown on Women’s Dress Sparks Religious and Legal Backlash
DID Press: Reports from Afghanistan’s western province of Herat indicate that the current authorities’ morality enforcement department has begun detaining and harassing women wearing hijab styles that do not include the chadari or chador-namaz. The development has triggered strong criticism…
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50,000 Tourists Visit Herat Attractions During Eid Holidays
DID Press: Authorities in western Afghanistan’s Herat province say around 50,000 domestic tourists visited historical, cultural, and recreational sites during the Eid al-Fitr holidays, highlighting growing interest in the region’s tourism potential. Abdul Mateen Aadil said the figure covers the…
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Eid al-Adha in Afghanistan: Faith, Culture and Social Solidarity
DID Press: Eid al-Adha in Afghanistan is observed as a blend of religious rituals, local traditions, and strong social solidarity, spanning preparations before the holiday, animal sacrifice, family gatherings, charity distribution, and cultural customs across the country. Preparations for Eid…
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Azerbaijan Signals Expansion of Relations With Afghanistan
DID Press: Hikmet Hajiyev has announced that Azerbaijan is seeking to expand cooperation with Afghanistan across multiple sectors, highlighting longstanding historical and cultural ties between the two countries. Speaking to reporters on the sidelines of the Global Cities Forum in…
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Taliban Demolition of “Monar-e-Nejat” Sparks Outcry in Afghanistan
DID Press: Demolition of “Monar-e-Nejat” monument in Kabul by the Taliban has triggered widespread reactions from citizens, cultural activists, and political figures across Afghanistan. The destruction of the historic structure has reignited debate over the country’s political and historical legacy.…
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Uzbekistan Sets New Tourism Record With Strong Afghan Visitor Growth
DID Press: Uzbekistan recorded a significant surge in tourism in 2026, with Afghanistan emerging as a major contributor after more than 161,000 Afghan citizens traveled to the country for tourism purposes, according to official statistics. The Statistics Committee of Uzbekistan…
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