Subhan, Julia, Sua

Afghanistan:Religion and Culture

Islamic Nation• 80% Sunni Muslim• 19% Shia Muslim• 1% Others

Influence of religion in daily lives

• Less right for women: women live in fear• Hijab

Clothing • Men’s clothing – SalwarKameez (dress) – Lungee (turban) – Karakul (hats) – Chapan (coat)

• Men= wrap a keffiyeh on their heads

• Women= a long colorful dress with round skirt

• Girls= cover their hair • Women= wear the burkha

Language

• Dari (50%)• Pashto(35%)

Sources• http://www.google.com.my/imgres?

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• http://www.theasians.co.uk/Blog/Post/139• http://library.thinkquest.org/08aug/01186/religion1.html• http://www.lynseyaddario.com/#/afghanistan/afghanistan-misc/afghan__4

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