Nowruz Under Taliban: Tradition Clashes with Restriction

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Nowruz Under Taliban: Tradition Clashes with Restriction

In Afghanistan, the arrival of Nowruz, a cherished time marking the Persian New Year, has historically been a period of joy and communal celebration. Traditionally, it’s a time when Afghans, regardless of their economic status, engage in various cultural practices that have been passed down through generations. These range from special dishes prepared for the Haft-Seen (a traditional Nowruz table setting of seven items starting with the letter S…