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Sikhs struggle for recognition in the Islamic republic
by Tony Cross Source Afghanistan’s presidential election this year brought to light potential tension between its various ethnic groups. But there are also small religious minorities in this overwhelmingly Muslim nation. What is life like for Afghanistan’s Sikhs? On a quiet but dusty Kabul street, turbaned men stroll and children in topknots play. These are rare sights… Continue reading Sikhs struggle for recognition in the Islamic republic
Sikhism, Buddhism, and Hinduism in Afghanistan
Guru Nanak’s travels to Afghanistan Buddhism in Afghanistan More on Buddhism in Afghanistan Hinduism in Afghanistan Hindus Temples of Kabul
Religious Centers
Outside of Afghanistan Center Location Comments Asamai Temple Flushing, New York USA Managed by Afghan Hindu Association in New York. Established in 1991.Schedule: Every Tuesday 7:00PM – 8:30PM – Sundarkand and Hanuman Chalisa followed by Prasad and Langar Hindu Community Center Hicksville, New York USA Managed by Afghan Hindu Association in New York. Established in… Continue reading Religious Centers
Kabul Gurdwara Images from 1969
Kabul 1969 : Sikh Gurdwara Images by Dr. Volker Thewalt Image 1 Image 2
Afghan minorities migrating
Afghan minorities migrating By Zulfiqar Ali – Dawn PESHAWAR, Nov 8: The situation in Afghanistan has forced about 100,000 Sikhs and Hindus to migrate to India and European countries for good during the last decade. Interviews with the representatives of the Sikh community in Peshawar showed that the post-Sept 11 situation had caused an increase… Continue reading Afghan minorities migrating
Artifacts
Source A lot of numismatic evidence also corroborates the antiquity of Krishna. For instance, excavations at Ai-Khanum, along the border of Afghanistan and the Soviet Union, conducted by P. Bernard and a French archeological expedition, unearthed six rectangular bronze coins issued by the Indo-Greek ruler Agathocles (180?-?165 BC). The coins had script written in both… Continue reading Artifacts