The particulars of national "Navruz" holiday preparation in Shugnan district of Islamic Republic of Afghanistan
The article describes the particulars of national "Navruz" holiday preparation in Shugnan district of Islamic Republic of Afghanistan. Shugnan was divided in consequence of the English- Russian demarcation of Pamirs at the end of the XIX century. Apart of different political, economic and cultural spaces, Shugnan people of two Panj riversides were able to maintain a common culture and language. Nevertheless, there are many differences exist in many rituals and celebrations.