Culture & Arts
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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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Daikundi Hosts 3-Day Book Exhibition for Book Week
DID Press: Department of Information and Culture in Daikundi province, in cooperation with private libraries, has organized a three-day book exhibition in the provincial capital, Nili, to mark Book Week. The exhibition was inaugurated with the participation of young people,…
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Foreign Visitors Surge at National Museum of Afghanistan in Kabul
DID Press: National Museum of Afghanistan in western Kabul has reported a notable increase in both domestic and international visitors, highlighting renewed interest in the country’s cultural heritage. As Afghanistan marks World Museum Day, the museum organized a special exhibition…
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Threads Without Borders: Afghan, Indian Women Stitch Shared Futures
DID Press: In a bright workshop in New Delhi, Afghan refugee women and artisans from India’s Kutch region came together with needle and thread to weave more than traditional embroidery — they stitched stories of migration, resilience and hope into…
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Afghanistan Holds Tourism Seminar to Improve Visitor Services
DID Press: Taliban’s Ministry of Information and Culture has announced the launch of a three-day training seminar aimed at improving tourism services and standardizing travel-related activities across the country. According to the ministry, the program has been organized for staff…
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Growing Arab Sympathy Toward Iran Deepens Divide Between Public Opinion, Gulf Governments
DID Press: A widening gap is emerging between Arab governments and large segments of Arab public opinion over Iran, as growing regional anger toward Israel and dissatisfaction with U.S. policies fuel increasing sympathy for Tehran across parts of the Arab…
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