A number of residents of Sawkai District in Kunar say that some families let sewage from their homes flow onto public roads and alleys. They say this situation has polluted the environment and caused health problems for local residents.
Faizabad, the capital of Badakhshan province, was once known as one of the relatively clean cities in the country. However, the city is now facing new environmental challenges due to accumulated garbage and poor waste management. Rapid population growth, urban expansion, and a lack of public awareness have put the city at serious risk. Meanwhile, concerns about pollution in the Kokcha River are also increasing.
A number of youth in Kapisa have complained about the accumulation of waste in parks and green spaces across the province, saying that the lack of trash bins and the disregard of some citizens for maintaining cleanliness have caused pollution in these areas.
“Toyana” is a longstanding custom practiced in some parts of Afghanistan. It is a payment separate from the dower (mahr), in which an amount of money is determined or paid by the groom’s family to the bride’s family. Depending on customs and the circumstances of the families, this tradition can place a significant financial burden on the groom’s family and make the beginning of married life more difficult for young couples.
It is nearly seven in the morning. A new day has begun in the streets and alleys of Kabul. People are gradually leaving their homes, and the streets are becoming busier. Amid these sounds, the loudspeaker of a mobile vendor can be heard from a distance. The sound gets louder as the vendor approaches, passes by the houses, and then disappears around a corner. As one loudspeaker goes silent, another begins.
The lack of public libraries in several districts and the shortage of learning resources in Samangan’s provincial center have become one of the serious challenges facing education and the promotion of reading culture. As the need among youth and students for updated books and academic resources continues to increase day by day, limited access to library facilities has made it difficult for many readers to find reliable learning materials.
“I have been running a bookstore for many years. Through participating in book fairs and organizing street book exhibitions, I realized that a book courier service could be more effective. That is why I decided to launch this mobile book service, so that more of our fellow citizens could have access to books,” he says.
Eid al-Adha is one of the joyful Islamic occasions celebrated among people with happiness, solidarity, and family gatherings. During the days and nights of Eid, people prepare to create lasting and memorable moments in their lives. Among them are women who spend Eid nights baking cookies and ‘Roghan joshi’ before decorating their hands with Henna –a lasting tradition that still remains an essential part of the beauty and spirit of Eid in many Afghan households.
A number of youth in Samangan province say they are working to promote a culture of reading among the people, particularly the younger generation, by establishing private libraries and cultural institutions.
A number of women interviewed by Salam Watandar say that social restrictions have limited their access to in-person educational materials, while online educational resources have become the primary means for continuing their education.
With the arrival of Eid al-Fitr, the atmosphere in cities and along roads has changed. People’s movements to visit relatives and friends increase, and the
For many women in Afghanistan, Eid is not just a celebration; it is an opportunity for families to gather, strengthen their bonds, and keep alive traditions that have been rooted in the country’s culture for generations. During this time, homes are filled with the colors and atmosphere of Eid, as women enthusiastically prepare Eid sofras—Sofras that symbolize hospitality, love, and the preservation of long-standing traditions.
