The term “Afghan” is derived from the word “Asvakan,” meaning “horsemen” or “horse breeders.” This reflects the country’s deep historical connection to equestrian culture.

in accordance with Islamic law and Afghan culture and traditions. Islamic countries and religious scholars have said that denying women education and work is not part of Islamic law. Otunbayeva ...

“This is a matter of saving the culture of Afghanistan,” Iranian filmmaker Mohsen Makhmalbaf said to a parliamentary committee this morning as he pled with the UK government to house dozens of ...

Since the Taliban’s takeover in 2021, the cultural landscape in Afghanistan has faced severe challenges due to a worsening human rights situation. Over 40 years of war and displacement have left deep ...

On a hot day in late april some 30 archaeologists, cultural officials and National Museum of Afghanistan staffers crammed into a small office at the city's Central Bank. Before them was a safe ...

Adding to Jaji’s visionary storytelling-on-a-plate is buoyant enthusiasm for Afghan culture and the resilience and diversity of the Afghan people, especially the women. “I’ve always read ...

Celebrated by more than 300 million people worldwide, Nowruz is a 3,000-year-old tradition cherished in Iran, Afghanistan, throughout Central Asia and beyond. But what makes it special?

According to a bill filed in the Senate calling for his release, Glezmann was in Afghanistan in December 2022 on a five-day trip “to explore the cultural landscape and rich history of the ...

Tony brings years of experience from the restaurant industry, but the pair wanted to offer something more personal—something that connects to their roots and showcases Afghan culture.