02 Editorial & opinion TUESDAY-MARCH 23, 2021 I n t e r n a t i o n a l D a i l y : Heralding New Year in a WWW.thekabultimes.gov.af unique way in Farid Ahmad Farhang, Director of Govt. Dailies Mob: 0704008080 Editor-in-Chief: Hamidullah Arefi Mob: 0700163568, 020-230,1766 E-mail: [email protected] Deputy Editor-in-Chief, Fathulbari Akhgar Mob: 0707005865 Graphic designers: Edriss Akbary, Baktash Shaibani and Ahmad Distribution: 2300337 - 0793531513 - 078245600 - 0766788447 Printed at: Azadi printing press Address: 2nd Floor, Liberty Printing Press Building 2nd Microrayon, , Afghanistan

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Avoid shedding bloods in KABUL: Celebration of an- BPWH) in Mazar-e-Sharif has giv- Haft seen consists of garlic, Then cut it to small pieces and grind cient Nowruz festival in Afghani- en this peculiarity to this city that Vinegar, grass, sorb, Samanak, ap- it. Then infiltrate it with a clean stan has a long and rich historical its traditional, cultural ceremonies ple. Later people recite seven verses fabric. Then put it in a big pot and 1400, instead work for peace background. Every year, the Af- get universal reputation and pop- from holy Quran which start with stire for several hours to become ghan people celebrate the beauti- ularity. On the New Year’s Day, (S) and then pray all together with ready. Next day they open it. Dur- The solar year 1400 is like one of the past dozens of new springs that the Afghans ful Nowruz festival with special thousands of people gather in family members. Haft seen is ing stirring, young girls sing spe- are still waiting for a lasting peace and security in their war-affected country. tradition, especial culture across Rawza Shrine and Nowruz festi- mixed with water at least 24 hours cial song of Samanak which is a Each spring, instead of being joyful and happy, brings wars, bloodshed and violence Afghanistan with particular mag- val is started officially with hoist- prior to advent of New Year. Peo- traditional song and popular for the Afghans. nificence, specially, in capital Kabul ing of flag. ple also mix red and green raisins, among people. Numerous peace meetings took place between the Taliban group and the US as and provinces. Similar function is organized in sorb, walnut, dried apricot, pista- Young girls put their rings into Nowruz festival is celebrated Kabul among thousands partici- chio, almond etc and serve them to a dish of eater and take omen. The well as with the Afghan government, under the intra-Afghan peace negotiations. in many countries with different pants in Sakhi Shrine as well as in visiting friends or guests with cake night of Samanak cooking is a real Recently in Moscow, the capital of Russia, reports said that both sides agreed on the religious and traditions. Since the other parts of the capital like Nowruz festival last 13 days in festival for young girls and wom- acceleration of peace talks beginning of March the Afghan Khawja Safa, Shah Shaheed, Karaz- Herat while 40 days in Kabul and en. Four countries – the four, which have become stakeholders in the Afghan issues — people start to welcome spring and e-Mir, Istalif etc. the shopkeepers Balkh. Rose flower festival the United States, Russia, China and Pakistan called on the two warring sides at the Nowruz with house sweeping, of Kabul central market (Mandavi) Farmer’s festival In Afghanistan talking on ad- conference to reach an immediate ceasefire. painting of rooms and purchasing gather in Nowruz and hoist a flag Afghanistan is a mountainous vent of spring or New Year festi- of new commodities. called “Togh”, distribute candy and and agricultural country as the val immediately associates rose The country’s High Council for National Reconciliation head, Dr. Abdullah said the Even in rural remote areas and pray at the court of Allah the Al- main source of its people income flower festival which is usually two sides have agreed on continuation and acceleration of the process after the Mos- central provinces whose inhabit- mighty for peace and prosperity is from this sector. Farmers cele- celebrated in Mazar-i-Sharif an- cow conference. However, the two sides didn’t discuss any specific issues in the Fri- ants have not been familiar with of the country. brate Nowruz with particular tra- cient city. Mazar-i-Sharif becomes day meeting. urban life, before the advent of Two or three days prior to ditions with the participation of red with the intention and stron- The meeting, few days before the new solar year, with a joint statement called on spring, rural collect white or red New Year social cultures and tra- government officials with diverse gest hands of Allah the Almighty. both negotiating sides to reach a peace deal and reduce violence and most importantly color clay from mountain slops and dition taken further speed. On artistic programs. Peasants make During New Year’s days, Tu- paint their mud houses. night before the Nowruz, which is a parade and display their tradi- lip grows everywhere in deserts, the Taliban not to launch any of their spring and summer offensives. On the first day of New Year, called as the night of desire, peo- tional instrument, including shov- valleys, mountain slopes and even Troop withdrawal by the US, which depended on the restoration of ceasefire and people wear new cloth similar to ple cook sweet meat and distrib- el, spade, sickle, yoke, etc. farm- on top roofs and mud walls and reduction of violence by the Taliban, was also suspended, with the militants blaming the color of nature, forests and ute to neighbors, then go to grave- ers paint horns and sides of their nature takes another shape. Peo- Washington of not starting forces pullout from the country. However, following a peace mountains, but excitement of New yards of their deceased relatives. oxen. People both rural and urbans ple take refuge to colorful table- deal with the group, last year the US said it would withdraw its troops by May 1 and is Year festival in Kabul and Mazar- Most people cook Palaw and meat welcome spring and take it as a cloth of nature and enjoy. Thus, looking for support from the regional powers in its plans for the ongoing peace talks. e-Sharif cities is indescribable. The while vegetable is a must. People good omen and believe it as a na- rose flower festival has been northern Mazar-e-Sharif city gets use local vegetables. tional culture. changed to an acceptable social, But, the Taliban are not expected to fulfil their commitment on peace as they failed a different situation every year Haft seen and Haft Maiwah: Samanak cultural tradition of our people and in Doha, the capital of the Arab country of Qatar. with approach of spring and rose During reducing of New Year, Despite of being an accepted due to this reason, Mazar spring The peace was stalled over the militants’ failure to halt violence, because the group, flower festival and becomes and beside Haft seen and holy Quran, social culture, unfortunately this has gained global fame. instead, intensified violence and IEDs attacks on the security forces and the ordinary welcome ready to host thousands one big loaf of bread, one cup of tradition has been fading today. The rose flower is called as people. passengers from throughout Af- water, one cup of rose flower, Sa- People clean quantity of wheat put corn-rose in Iran. Children special- ghanistan neighboring and Europe- manak, candy white cock, fish, it in a tray and put it for few days. ly enjoy this festival with differ- Again, illegal armed groups regain power to make insecure provinces, where doz- an countries. Yogurt, honey, mirror, candle, milk, But everyday take care of it and ent entertainments. ens of people, including security forces were killed or wounded. Shrine of Hazrat-e-Ali (MG- cheese and painted eggs are served. add some water until it matures. Masouda Qarizada Reports in the country’s southern Ghazni province, said at least nine experienced security officials including two helicopter pilots lost their lives and several others wounded, after fighters loyal to an illegal armed group shot down the plane. This is a matter of regret that those who claim working for strengthening the sys- Life without tree is colorless tem, get involved in the killing of the country’s brave security forces who fought and are fighting the enemy of the country. How much time needed to train a pilot and offer to the country’s armed forces and this really an misfortune and worse situation, the Afghan people are facing by passing each year. All these miseries are indefinitely caused by lack of peace and insecurities, which the militant groups are only behind. So, if the Taliban want a real peace restored in Afghanistan, then they should work together and directly with the government side, rather to be waiting for what other malicious circles are saying or asking them to do.

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