Faces: People, Places, and Cultures articles from March 2006

Faces: People, Places, and Cultures archives from March 2006

Mystery photo?
March 1, 2006... Do you know what this is? Answer to Mystery Photo: It's a woman in a burqa. Although Afghan women are no longer required to wear the garment, many still do.

High 5.(fascinating facts about Afghanistan)(Brief article)
March 1, 2006... Come visit the region that was once home to Alexander the Great, Genghis Khan, and the Taliban. Some believe Osama Bin Laden still lives there. Here are five fascinating facts about Afghanistan. 1. Once, games like goat grabbing and kite...

Afghanistan.(At a Glance)(Brief article)
March 1, 2006... Official Name: Islamic Republic of Afghanistan Location: southern Asia, north and west of Pakistan, east of Iran Area: 251,825 square miles (652,225 square kilometers) Population: 29,928,987 (July 2005 estimate) Government:...

The Hindu Kush.(Only In ...)
March 1, 2006... Afghanistan's Hindu Kush (hin-DOO koosh) is one of the tallest mountain ranges on Earth. The steepest peak, Tirirch Mir, reaches to more than 25,000 feet. The entire range stretches more than 400 miles along the Afghan-Pakistan border. Glaciers...

A home for many.
March 1, 2006... Afghanistan is just one country on the map. However, its 30 million people belong to about 20 different ethnic groups and speak more than two dozen languages and dialects. Although the country is a republic and working toward a democratic...

Through time.(Chronology)
March 1, 2006... 500 B.C. The Persian King Darius claims the land now known as Afghanistan. 328 Alexander the Great takes over the region. 2 Travelers from the East introduce Buddhism. A.D. 1500S The Mughel Empire is installed around Kabul. ...

Afghanistan and the United States.
March 1, 2006... Turn on the TV any night of the week and chances are good you will hear the name Afghanistan. Since the September 11,2001, attacks on the United States, Americans have been hearing more about the country, but the relationship between the United...

Town mouse and country mouse: a conversation with Nazrullah and Ehsanullah.(afghan childrens future )
March 1, 2006... Nazrullah, age 12 My village, called Amla, is situated in the mountain valley of Darrai Noor. Everyone in Amla lives in buildings called qala, which are high-walled fortresses with large, open courtyards and huge wooden doors that we lock...

The lost treasures of Afghanistan.
March 1, 2006... Long before Afghanistan was on our television and in our newspapers, it was known as a crossroads of culture. It was where Chinese, Indian, and European civilizations came together, making it a place that attracted both merchants and invaders....

Journey with an Afghan school.(Coe Elementary School donates money for girl education in Afghanistan)
March 1, 2006... Liam Kelly and his sister Audrey gave away their savings. Katie Hoffman and her brother David sold doughnuts. And Ruthie Learned baked 2,600 cookies! All to raise money to build a school for girls who had never been allowed to go to school...

Taste of Afghanistan.
March 1, 2006... The savory dishes of Afghanistan are perfumed by the kind of sweet spices might expect to find in desserts, such as mint, cinnamon, and honey. Some Afghan dishes have names similar to what you may see on Indian menus, but some sound Greek or...

Powerful proverbs!
March 1, 2006... Proverbs are sayings that teach important lessons to people who read or hear them. Often proverbs are passed from a culture's older generation to the younger. These proverbs come from the Pashto and Dari languages (Afghanistan's national...

Instruments + dance + folkore + tradition = Afghan music!(Culture overview)
March 1, 2006... Afghanistan's rich musical heritage is the result of the country's traditions and colorful, diverse folklore. Afghan music is similar to music of Central Asia, Iran, and Pakistan and is linked to musical instruments. Vocal performances and...

Nowruz: Afghans celebrate renewal.
March 1, 2006... As winter melts into spring, schools and businesses close and Afghans celebrate the ancient Persian holiday of Nowruz (nah-ROOZ) on March 21. Nowruz, which means "new day," marks the vernal equinox in the Northern Hemisphere, as it tilts toward...

Doggone it!
March 1, 2006... Can you guess which one of these dogs originated in Afghanistan? Answer C. Afghan hound

Ask faces!(Puerto Rico is a part of the United States)(Ayers Rock)(Berlin Wall)
March 1, 2006... Here is your chance to send us your questions about people, places, and cultures from all over the world. Each month, our experts will answer several questions from readers like you. Want to know where the world's highest mountain is located?...

Afghanistan scramble.
March 1, 2006... Jalal el-Din Rumi, a beloved poet and leader in the mystical Sufi order of Islam, was born in 1207. His birthplace, Balkh, was part of the Persian Empire. That area is now Afghanistan. Complete this puzzle to decipher a quotation from one of...

Face facts.(Brief article)
March 1, 2006... Ever cuddle up with an afghan? People began calling knitted or crocheted wool blankets "afghans" in the 1800s because the people of Afghanistan were known for their beautiful textiles.

Goat grabbing and kite fighting.
March 1, 2006... Despite Afghanistan's long tradition of sports and games, the Taliban regime banned almost all forms of recreation. Now sports are back, and Afghans can play again. Buzkashi, or grab-the-goat, started again in December 2001. Teams of 10 to...

Tales of the Mullah.(Short story)
March 1, 2006... Mullah Nasruddin smiled as he tied his gray donkey outside the school J in Kabul. He, like the other teachers, wore a white turban, a symbol of education. He also wore, unlike the other teachers, an old coat covered with patches. A nearby...

Hamid Karzai.(Books)(Brief article)(Children's review)(Book review)
March 1, 2006... Hamid Karzai by Anne Todd Part of the Major World Leaders series, this is a thorough biography of Afghanistan's president, Hamid Karzai. The early chapters are especially important for understanding the world that Karzai grew up in, its...

Tales Told in Tents.(Books)(Brief article)(Children's review)(Book review)
March 1, 2006... Tales Told in Tents by Sally Pomme Clayton Enjoy 12 stories from Central Asia, including "The Carpet of Dreams" from Afghanistan. Not only do imaginative and playful illustrations make this book fun for reading or listening, but they are...

Afghanistan.(Books)(Brief article)(Children's review)(Book review)
March 1, 2006... Afghanistan by Halima Kazem Part of the Countries of the World series, this book is full of glossy color photographs that can turn a news report into a real place with real people. Learn about life in Afghanistan today and how it has been...

A Historical Atlas of Afghanistan.(Books)(Brief article)(Children's review)(Book review)
March 1, 2006... A Historical Atlas of Afghanistan by Amy Romano Conquered by Alexander the Great and Genghis Khan and later fought over by the British and the Russians, Afghanistan has not had consistent borders. Full of color-coded maps, A Historical...

Afghanistan: by Miriam Greenblatt.(Books)(Brief article)(Children's review)(Book review)
March 1, 2006... Afghan hounds, lapis lazuli, and Timur the Lame: What's the connection? All three are representative of the mountainous country of Afghanistan, which is explored in this volume of the Enchantment of the World series. Uncover the nation's...

Ayat Jamilah: Beautiful Signs--A Treasury of Islamic Wisdom for Children and Parents.(Books)(Brief article)(Children's review)(Book review)
March 1, 2006... Ayat Jamilah: Beautiful Signs--A Treasury of Islamic Wisdom for Children and Parents collected and adapted by Sarah Conover and Freda Crane In this collection, you'll get an authentic taste of Islamic culture by learning about the people,...

Songs from Afghanistan: The Afghan ensemble.(Molla Mamadjan)(Brief article)
March 1, 2006... This beautiful collection of songs shows the many influences on Afghan music, such as Indian, Iranian, and Arabian music. One song, Molla Mamadjan, is almost like a national anthem in Afghanistan. It is about the wish to go on a pilgrimage to...

What is Islam?(Videos)(Brief article)(Children's review)(Video recording review)
March 1, 2006... In 20 minutes, you can learn from this video all the basics for understanding Islam, the religion of most Afghans. The history of Islam is explained, and you'll visit a mosque, observe daily Muslim rituals, and see a family celebrating Eid...

Afghanistan online.(Online)(Brief article)
March 1, 2006... Everything you need to know about Afghanistan is here on this Web site: news, general information, history, biographies of Afghans, books, games, and an extensive photo gallery. www.afghan-web.com

Under the Persimmon Tree.(Brief article)(Children's review)(Book review)
March 1, 2006... Under the Persimmon Tree by Suzanne Fisher Staples Under the Persimmon Tree is a moving story about a woman and a young girl living through the turmoil in Afghanistan. I loved the main characters' bravery and the excellent descriptions of...

Say what?(One Last Face)
March 1, 2006... Write a caption for this photograph. The best entries will be published in an upcoming issue! Send your captions to facesmag@yahoo.com. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]