Banting, Erinn.

Afghanistan:The culture / Erinn Banting. - New York : Crabtree Pub. Co., c2003. - 32 p. : coll. ill. ; 29 cm. - The lands, peoples, and cultures series .

Includes index.

A crossroads of culture -- Islam -- Ramadan and Eids -- Traditional festivals -- Sing and dance -- Time for fun -- Art, architecture, and artifacts -- Carpet weaving and other folk art -- Languages, past and present -- Poetry and stories -- An Afghan tale.

Text and photos show how the people of Afghanistan, a predominantly Muslim country, celebrate holidays and festivals, using art, music, dance, and stories.

ISBN: 0778793370 (RLB : alk. paper) 0778797058 (PB : alk. paper)

LCCN: 2003001264

Subjects--Geographic Terms:
Afghanistan--Civilization.
Afghanistan--Social life and customs.

LC Class. No.: DS354 / .B329 2003

Dewey Class. No.: 958.1