Hinduism in Afghanistan dates back to the Vedic periods when the country shared a common culture with India. Along with Buddhism and Zoroastrianism, Hinduism was also practiced among the local people, who were a heterogeneous mix of Iranian, Nuristani and Indo-Aryan background. Many of the local Iranian peoples embraced the Hindu religion and culture, including… Continue reading Hinduism in Afghanistan
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Minorities under siege in Afghanistan
About this video: “Minorities under siege in Afghanistan – 25 May 09” is a news report published by the Al Jazeera English channel on May 25, 2009. It examines Afghanistan’s Hindu and Sikh communities, which were once among the most prosperous in the country but dwindled after attacks on religious temples during the Afghan civil… Continue reading Minorities under siege in Afghanistan
Women’s Rights Activist Named Afghanistan’s Person Of The Year
May 17, 2009 RFE/RL’s Radio Free Afghanistan has named Anarkali Honaryar, a 25-year-old dentist and human rights activist, as its Person of the Year. The annual award goes to an outstanding individual whose contributions to democracy and civil society have had a significant effect on Afghanistan’s effort to rebuild. Honaryar was chosen for the award… Continue reading Women’s Rights Activist Named Afghanistan’s Person Of The Year
Some Excerpts
Source: “Ahmad Shah Durrani” By Ganda Singh – 1959 Page: 339 Relevant Information: “Although the Afghan country was populated predominately by Muslims and there were not many Hindus and Sikhs in the villages. The cities and towns had a good sprinkling of them. “The cities and towns” said George Forster who traveled through Afghanistan in… Continue reading Some Excerpts
BBC Interviews Chit-Ram
Chit-Ram is a famous percussionist from Afghanistan who is member of the Afghan Hindu community. Listen to an interview by BBC in Dari (Persian).
BBC Interviews Chit-Ram
Chit-Ram is a famous percussionist from Afghanistan who is member of the Afghan Hindu community. Listen to an interview by BBC in Dari (Persian).
London’s Little Afghanistan
The capital has a vibrant Afghan community, with characters from poets to gangsters and every subdivision in between By Reza Mohammadi – guardian.co.uk, Sunday 10 May 2009 15.00 BST When I first moved to London, I found it intriguing that it was actually possible to speak Farsi there. I stayed in Hyde Park, and around… Continue reading London’s Little Afghanistan