Religion & Culture

The post-hajj operation is set to kick off today (Saturday) with the return of 346 pilgrims to Kabul, says the Ministry of Hajj and Religious Affairs (MoHRA).

At least 562 pilgrims have lost their lives due to extreme heat wave during this year of Hajj rituals in Saudi Arabia, says a media report.

Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan (IEA) supreme leader Maulvi Haibatullah Akhunzada emphasised the importance of unity, solidarity and brotherhood among Afghans.

On the eve of Eid-ul-Adha, a number of poor people say they are happy they will cook meat for their children, a good opportunity offered by the religious festival.

Pajhwok Afghan News leadership and staff congratulate the people of Afghanistan and Muslims around the globe on the Eid-ul-Adha festival.

Religious scholars say every sane and able-bodied Muslim who owns wealth beyond need and equal to (or more than) 87.48 grams of gold) is obliged to give a Qurbani (slaughter animal on Eid-ul-Adha).

Acting Minister of Hajj and Religious Affairs Maulvi Noor Mohammad Saqib has attended the 48th Grand Hajj Symposium in Saudi Arabia, an official announced on Tuesday.

The operations of Tamadun TV, Khatam-Al-Nabeien seminary and Khatam-ul-Nabeien University would be closed due to affiliation to a banned political party, and the construction of infrastructure on usurped land, a statement said on Saturday.

Acting Minister of Hajj and Religious Affairs Maulvi Noor Mohammad Saqib has travelled to Saudi Arabia to attend a conference of hajj ministers from Islamic countries.

The consolidation work of the historic Jam Minaret in western Ghor province will start soon, an official said on Monday.

Thirteen foreign tourists, including seven women, have entered northeastern Badakhshan province for visiting historic and entertainment sites, an officials said on Sunday.

KABUL (Pajhwok): The Academy of Sciences on Wednesday put on display 70 pieces of cultural artifacts worth 722,000 afghanis it received from Ferozkoh Institute .