Culture & Arts
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Herat University Library Upgraded With TIKA Support
DID Press: The library of the Faculty of Education at Herat University has been equipped and officially inaugurated with financial support from the Turkish Cooperation and Coordination Agency (TIKA), officials confirmed. University authorities said the project was implemented at a…
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3 Historical Pots Unearthed During Grave Digging in Helmand
DID Press: Three ancient pots have been discovered during grave excavation at a cemetery linked to the historical Bost Fortress in Lashkargah city of Helmand, officials said. Local authorities reported that the artifacts were found when residents were digging a…
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Imam Khamenei’s Thought Centered on Qur’anic Insight, Says Iranian Envoy
DID Press: Iran’s cultural attaché in Afghanistan has emphasized the central role of “insight” in the intellectual framework of the late Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei (Martyred Leader of Islamic Revolution), saying Islamic societies today require deeper Qur’anic understanding to confront…
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Uzbekistan Hosts First Global Islamic Civilization Forum
DID Press: The first International Forum on Islamic Civilization will be held from 7 to 11 July 2026 in the cities of Uzbekistan, including Tashkent, Samarkand, and Termez, bringing together scholars, religious figures, experts, and representatives of institutions from dozens…
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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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