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For first time in 20 years, Helmandis celebrate Eid sans fear

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LASHKARGAH (Pajhwok): The people of southern Helmand province celebrated Eidul Fitr without the sounds of bullets, bombs and fighting for the first time in nearly 20 years.

To celebrate the festival which marks the end of Ramadan, hundreds of youths gathered in Ghazi Mohammad Ayub Khan area of ​​Lashkar Gah, the provincial capital.

Youths from Lashkargah, the provincial capital, Nawa, Nad Ali, Garmsir, Sangin, Musa Qala and other areas also visited the town.

Nek Mohammad, a resident of Sangin district, told Pajhwok Afghan News that roads between all districts were open this year and people could travel without any security . . .

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