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How to Make an Afghan Kite Posted by aniazi on Feb 1, 2014
It Takes Two, Me and You! Usually one person flies the kite and the other, an assistant, keeps the charkha (an intricately designed wooden drum that keeps the wire wound around it). Gudiparan: The Kite Gudiparan (translation: flying doll), come in different sizes – from about 10 to12 inches in diameter to the size of…
Islamic Religious Titles (Video) Posted by aniazi on Jan 14, 2014
Note-: QARI Abdul Nabil (QARI is the titles). Islam, a major religion with believers throughout the world, also uses special titles. Because these titles are generally in Arabic (or, sometimes, in Persian), most are not well-known in the English-speaking world. Here are a few that are either well-known or becoming more commonly used: Capitalize…
Afghan Music (Harmonium) Posted by aniazi on Dec 3, 2013
Short Information regarding Harmonium (معلومات کوتاه درباره هارمونیم) When the British came to India in the 18th century, they brought their harmoniums also. Although the foot pedal was still retained, the hand pumped version was introduced. When the harmonium came across to North Indian musicians, they immediately favored this instrument for few reasons. When the…
Afghan Nekah and wedding Posted by aniazi on Nov 25, 2013
Afghan society is very family oriented. Many social events and traditional ceremonies are celebrated with immediate and extended family members, neighbors, and friends. Being a traditional society, Afghanistan has many ceremonies with roots in tradition and religion. Two important occasions that bring friends and relatives together are births and weddings (عروسى). (Dari Alphabet for عروسى…