Afghans embrace kite flying amid Taliban restrictions
In Balkh, kite sellers note that their clientele extends across the country, with many young Afghans eager to keep this cultural pastime thriving....
Hundreds of migrants return daily from Iran, many still attempt illegal crossings
A key route used by smugglers is through Herat's Kalata-ye Nazar, where the perilous journey to Iran begins....
Afghanistan: Dry fruit sales surge in Herat as Eid approaches
There has also been a noticeable drop in dry fruit prices compared to last year, vendors said....
Herat dry fruit sellers report market downturn despite price drops
Herat residents and dry fruit sellers said that economic hardship and ongoing poverty prevent some from affording dry fruits and other Eid preparations....
Afghanistan: Herat residents preserve historic ‘Ramazan Khwani’ tradition
Homeowners traditionally welcome the singers with gifts of money, sweets, or food, and sometimes with playful sprinkles of water, embodying a deep-rooted tradit...
Balkh vendors see flourishing markets ahead of Eid al-Fitr
In Mazar-e-Sharif, the provincial capital, vendors said their businesses typically see a surge during Eid, but the volume of shoppers has dwindled compared to p...
Nangarhar residents complain about rising food prices ahead of Eid
They have expressed frustration that merchants and shopkeepers are setting prices arbitrarily, with no effective measures in place to regulate them....
Girls study in secret schools as Taliban maintains restrictions on education
Students have shared their distress, highlighting the difficulties of learning in an environment overshadowed by fear, likening it to "committing a crime."...