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Pajhwok wishes Afghans, Muslims happy Eid

Pajhwok Afghan News leadership and staff congratulates all Muslims in Afghanistan and around the globe on the Eid-ul-Fitr festival. Pajhwok wishes everyone a happy, prosperous Eid and blessings for all the Muslims of Afghanistan and the Islamic world.…

Over 4,500 prisoners released ahead of Eid-ul-Fitr

On the eve of Eid al-Fitr, over 4,500 prisoners were released and the sentences of more than 4,400 others reduced, following a special order from the leadership of the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan (IEA), the Supreme Court said…

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20 killed, 40 wounded in accidents during Eid holidays

More than 30 traffic accidents took place during three days of Eidul Fitr festival across the country, leaving 20 dead and scores of others wounded, officials said on Monday. Director of Planning and Policy at General Department of…

Eid: Govt, ulema should prevent people from bad customs

Some residents of western Farah province even borrow money to compete with others in Eid spending as part of bad customs. Local residents say the government and religious scholars should prevent people from practicing wrong customs and…

Eid best opportunity to get rid of grudges, envy, hatred

Eid is the best opportunity to get rid of grudges, envy and hatred and reconcile because Islam praises those who take the lead in this regard. Today is the first day of Eid-ul-Fitr, all Muslims after performing Eid…

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More than 2,400 prisoners released ahead of Eid

More than 2,460 prisoners were released after being pardoned on the occasion of Eidul Fitr and sentences of another 470 prisoners commuted, the Supreme Court said on Wednesday. The Supreme Court tweeted today (Wednesday): “According to the directives…

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

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…

Apex Court Committee announces Sunday Eid-ul-Fitr

Afghanistan's apex court on Saturday announced that the Shawwal moon was sighted in various provinces of the country, hence Eid-ul-Fitr will be celebrated on Sunday, May 1. Acting Government Spokesperson Zabihullah Mujahid wrote on his Twitter account late…

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This Eid, prices of essential items up in Samangan

Residents of northern Samangan province were preparing for Eid when some talked about improvement in their businesses while some complained against an unprecedented surge in the prices of essential items.

Recent conflict ruins our Eid joys: Paktia people

Residents of southeastern Paktia province say that the intensified conflicts in their regions have ruined people’s joys and preparations for Eidul Adha. Hamidullah, a resident of ZazaiAryub district of Paktia, who is displaced by the conflict and…

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MoPH warns against Covid-19 resurge during Eid

The Ministry of Public Health (MoPH) on Sunday urged people to refrain from get to gathering during Eid-ul-Adha as coronavirus is still threatening and has not fully declined. Acting Public Health Minister Dr. WaheedMajroh, addressing a press conference…

Adhere to Covid-19 precautions during Eid: Health experts

Health experts urge all citizens of the country to strictly follow health guidelines during Eid-ul-Fitr holidays and avoid unnecessary movements in order to prevent the spread of Covid-19. Muslims around the world, including Afghans, every year celebrate EidulFitr…

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Taliban, govt Eid truce make people happy

Some residents of capital Kabul have welcomed the Taliban and government announcements of ceasefire during three days of Eid while some termed it a conspiracy on the Taliban side. The Taliban on Sunday night in a statement announced…

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After Taliban, govt also announces Eid ceasefire

President Ashraf Ghani on Monday asked the Afghan security forces to observe truce during Eid-ul-Fitr holiday but strongly respond to any violations from militants. A statement from the Presidential Palace received by Pajhwok Afghan News said that the…

32 killed, 122 wounded during Eid truce: AIHRC

KABUL Independent Human Rights Commission (AIHRC) on Wednesday said 154 people suffered causalities in violence during the three-day ceasefire across the country. In a statement, the AIHRC said despite declaration of truce from the warning parties, 38 civilians were killed…

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Moon not sighted, Eid to be celebrated on Sunday

KABUL on Sunday, as the Shawal moon could not be sighted in Saudi Arabia on Friday. The moon was not sighted in the kingdom and the nation would celebrate Eid on Sunday, the Saudi Gazette reported citing government officials. In…

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‘Public movement not allowed in Kabul City during Eid days’

Public movement in capital Kabul will be banned during Eid days in order to curtail the spread of coronavirus, but restrictions will ease down after Eid-ul-Fitr. Over 8,500 people infected with coronavirus in Afghanistan out of them…

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