Afghan Culture

A five-day exhibition featuring the work of artists and cultural figures has been held inside the historic Ikhtiyaruddin Citadel in Herat to mark World Tourism Day. The exhibition was organized …

GHOR, Afghanistan – Restoration work on the historic Minaret of Jam in Afghanistan’s western Ghor province is set to begin through a project led by the Aga Khan Trust for …

HERAT, Afghanistan – A research book titled The Herat School and the Indian Literary School, authored by Dr. Mohammad Dawood Monir, a professor at the Faculty of Language and Literature …

The Turkmen community in Afghanistan’s western province of Herat held a cultural ceremony to mark the anniversary of the renowned 18th-century classical poet and philosopher, Magtymguly Pyragy, at the Directorate …

For centuries, the western Afghan city of Herat has been celebrated not only for its rich history but also for artistic traditions that have shaped the region’s cultural identity. Among …

An exhibition featuring the works of 53 Afghan women artists opened in Herat from February 3 to 5, showcasing 120 pieces across miniature painting, illumination (Tazhib), calligraphy, and painting. The …