By WebMaster Afghan hindus have not been very active in music. They did sing and play “daira” in wedding ceremonies but the community did not produce lots of musicians. Afghan hindus have not recorded any music in their own languages. There was Prannath Ghanimat who was a good singer and performed for Radio Afghaninstan. Another… Continue reading Music and Afghan Hindus
Month: November 2003
Funeral Woes for Hindus
Author: Shahabuddin Tarakhel in Kabul Publication: Institute for War & Peace Reporting Date: November 5, 2003 Source Hindu and Sikh community wants to reopen Kabul cemetery for cremations, but locals object. Kabul’s Hindu and Sikh communities are finding it hard to hold funerals because local residents object to open-air cremations. Despite the objections, Afghanistan’s religious… Continue reading Funeral Woes for Hindus