A poetry event called “Lalazar-e Sarepul” was organized by Information and Culture Department of Sarepul with the participation of poets and writers. “The purpose of the gathering, which has been launched to declare support for the peace process, is to introduce Sarepul’s cultural resources,” said Bashir Ahmad Haqjo, Head of province’s culture department in a […]

Balkh Department of Information and Culture has held an exhibition of images of Bakhtar Treasure for 5 days in the Blue Mosque. Mati-ur Rahman Karimi, Director of Information and Culture Department in Balkh, says that 40 pieces of Bakhtar Treasure and historical monuments have been displayed to the public so that citizens become aware of […]

Nowruz was officially celebrated in the presence of local officials and strong participation of people in a safe atmosphere in Mazar-e Sharif city, capital of Balkh province. “We are interested in a peace that will stop the war and the killing of Afghans,” said Balkh Governor Mohammad Farhad Azimi, speaking at the Blue Mosque on […]

Officials from Information and Culture Department of Balkh exclaim that security threats in the province have led to the destruction of many monuments and caused illegal excavations. “Out of 58 monuments in the province, only 25 have been restored, while others are on the brink of demolition,” Mati-ur Rahman Karimi, Director of Information and Culture […]

Rural women in Jowzjan province have restarted singing folk songs to promote Uzbek culture and language. Jowzjan is like a music box. Touch any part of this community, and you will hear local melodies composed in specific regional dialects. One of these songs is called Nai Nai. “Although the song has changed over time, but […]

Amir Alisher Nawaye’s 850th birthday and Uzbek language becoming official were celebrated in a ceremony in Sheberghan. Mohammad Azim, one of the participants in the event, called Amir Alisher Nawaye a great man, a multidimensional figure, a poet, writer and a capable minister, and stressed that Nawaye is a good example in the history of […]

Officials from Information and Culture Department of Samangan province say they have rebuilt the historic Dehasl monastery in Khuram wa Sarbagh district. Azizurrahman Qatra, Director at Samangan’s culture department, told Bawar the renovation of the monastery cost more than AFN 4 million. The restoration of the historic-religious site, which has been registered as a monument […]

Solidarity Council for the children of martyrs was established in Faryab province. Mohammad Akbar Khaleqi, head of the council, said its purpose was to keep the memory of martyrs alive and provide their children with facilities in the fields of education, housing and more. He added that the central office of the council was established […]

Restoration of Hazrat Imamzada Yahya’s tomb in Sarepul was started today by the Ministry of Information and Culture with the financial support of Presidential Operational Unit. Bashir Ahmad Haqjo, head of Information and Culture Department in Sarepul, said the reconstruction project, which will cost more than AFN 100 million, will be paid by Presidential Operational […]