This is one of the reasons that, several years ago, the American military recruited anthropologists to help the military navigate Afghan culture. Like many anthropologists, Richard Shweder of the ...

"Freedom and democracy cannot but be linked with the culture and traditions of a certain people. The United States intruded into Afghanistan in defiance of the traditions, culture and history of ...

Four leaders of the Afghan community established in Des Moines beginning in 2021 are on a quest to build a mosque and cultural center ...

A year after opening, the center has become a magnet for dozens of out-of-state families eager to join an active Afghan community.

Organizers say the center is needed to help preserve Afghan culture and provide a sense ... bury their loved ones in accordance with Islamic tradition. Later, they created a Sunday school for ...