Culture & Arts
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Iran and Afghanistan Confer Expanding Cultural Cooperation
DID Press: Dr. Hussaini, Cultural Counselor of the Islamic Republic of Iran in Afghanistan, and Dr. Sadeqi, Head of the Aryazamin Cultural Foundation, during a meeting highlighted expansion of scientific, cultural, and artistic cooperation between Iran and Afghanistan. Dr. Hussaini…
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Taliban Demolish Tomb of Renowned Afghanistani Poet Khalilullah Khalili
DID Press: Cultural sources and videos circulating on social media indicate that Taliban forces have demolished the mausoleum of Ustad Khalilullah Khalili, one of Afghanistan’s most celebrated Persian-language poets and literary figures, located within the grounds of Kabul University. According…
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Restoration of Herat’s Historic Citadel Underway after Earthquake
DID Press: Cultural officials of the Taliban administration in western Herat province have announced that restoration work on the historic Ikhtiyar al-Din Citadel has begun, using local materials and scientific methods to enhance earthquake resistance. The reconstruction phases of the…
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Uzbek Language Day Marks Milestone in Afghanistan Education and Culture
DID Press: First and foremost, we warmly congratulate all our fellow citizens—especially Uzbek speakers—on the occasion of 29 Mizan (October 21), celebrated as Uzbek Language Day in Afghanistan. Secondly, we present a brief overview of the legal recognition of “third…
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Louvre Museum Closes Following Reported Theft
DID Press: The Louvre Museum in Paris was abruptly closed on Sunday (October 19) following reports of a possible theft, according to local media. The unexpected closure was announced in a statement on the museum’s official social media account, citing…
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Afghanistani Artists Shine at Iran’s Homam Festival for Disabled Artists
DID Press: Afghanistani artists have drawn international attention at the fourth Homam International Festival that will be held from October 23-29 at Iran’s Art Academy, showcasing works by artists with disabilities. Over 415 selected pieces, chosen from nearly 3,000 submissions…
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Mazar-e-Sharif Iconic Shrine Neglected due to Taliban’s Ideology
DID Press: The revered Rawza-e-Sakhi shrine, believed by many to be the burial site of Imam Ali (A.S.), is facing alarming neglect and structural decay — a situation cultural expert said it reflects the Taliban’s ideological disregard for Afghanistan’s religious…
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Ancient Cave Discovered in Badakhshan Reveals Traces of Zoroastrian Civilization
DID Press: Officials from the Department of Information and Culture in northern Badakhshan province have announced the discovery of an ancient cave believed to be over five centuries old in Khash district of the province. Mohammad Arif Farooqi, head of…
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Iran-Afghanistan Cultural Cooperation Marks Milestone in Bilateral Relations
DID Press: Afghanistan’s acting Minister of Information and Culture, Shir Ahmad Haqqani, met with Iran’s ambassador to Kabul, Ali-Reza Beikdeli, to discuss strengthening historical and cultural ties between the two neighboring countries. During the meeting, Haqqani highlighted shared history of…
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Restoration of Alisher Navaie Monument Halted in Mazar-e Sharif
DID Press: A month after Taliban authorities in northern Afghanistan pledged to rebuild the monument of 15th-century poet and statesman Alisher Navaie in Mazar-e Sharif city, local sources say the project has been halted. Municipal officials had promised the monument…
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