Religion and Thought
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First Afghan Pilgrimage Caravan Arrives in Mecca
The first group of Afghan pilgrims has arrived in Mecca after prayers in Medina, with 30,000 expected to perform Hajj…
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Taliban Officials Establish Special Facility to Preserve Old Qurans in Helmand
Taliban officials create a special facility in Helmand to preserve old Qurans amid Afghanistan's widespread poverty and hunger crisis.
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Afghan Pilgrims Express Satisfaction with Services and Facilities During Hajj
Afghan pilgrims express satisfaction with accommodations and facilities during Hajj in Saudi Arabia, highlighting improved access and services.
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First Afghan Hajj Pilgrimage Group Arrives in Medina
The first group of Afghan Hajj pilgrims has arrived in Medina, with 366 pilgrims from Nangarhar departing Kabul early this…
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Afghanistan Begins Sending 30,000 Pilgrims for Hajj to Saudi Arabia
Afghanistan officially begins sending 30,000 pilgrims to Saudi Arabia for Hajj, with special flights and enhanced coordination announced by Taliban's…
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Taliban Official’s Claim That Providing Food Leads to Paradise Sparks Outrage in Afghanistan
A Taliban official’s claim that giving food to fighters leads to paradise sparks widespread criticism and backlash among Afghans on…
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Dispute Over Eid al-Fitr Date: Saudi Arabia Sets Friday, Taliban Court Declares Thursday
Taliban court declares Thursday as Eid al-Fitr in Afghanistan, while Saudi Arabia sets Friday and Iran Saturday, causing regional differences…
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Taliban Authority Sets This Year’s Zakat al-Fitr Between 62 and 64 Afghanis
The Taliban sets this year’s Zakat al-Fitr between 62-64 Afghanis, based on wheat prices, to be paid before Eid prayer…
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Taliban Leader Mullah Hebatullah Publishes New Book on Sunni Beliefs
Taliban leader Mullah Hebatullah's new book on Sunni beliefs is published in Pashto, with plans for translations in multiple Afghan…
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Islamic Cities Illuminate Streets in Preparation for Ramadan
Cities in Islamic countries light up with decorations and traditional lanterns as they prepare to welcome the holy month of…