It is mostly a tribal society with different regions of the country having its own subculture. Nearly all Afghans follow Islamic traditions, celebrate the same holidays, dress the same, consume the same food, listen to the same music and are multi-lingual to a certain extent.

What is culture like in Afghanistan?

Afghan culture is very collectivistic and people generally put their familys interests before their own. This means that family responsibilities tend to hold a greater importance than personal needs. Loyalty to ones family also generally supersedes any obligations to ones tribe or ethnicity.

Does Afghanistan have culture?

Afghanistan is rich in traditions and customs, and has long been a melting-pot for an array of ethnic groups and cultures. Hospitality is an integral part of Afghan culture, with the best possible food being served for guests, always following a cup of delicious tea, of course.

What is the main religion practiced in Afghanistan?

Observers estimate that 80 percent of the population is Sunni Muslim; 19 percent is Shia Muslim; and other religious groups make up less than 1 percent of the population. There is a small, hidden Christian community; there are no reliable figures on its size, but estimates range from 500 to 8,000.

Is Afghanistan a religious country?

Islam is the official religion of Afghanistan and the majority of the population is Muslim (approximately 99.7%). There are some very small residual communities of other faiths, including Christians, Sikhs, Hindus and Bahai. The cultural and national identity of Afghanistan is deeply shaped by Islam.

Is Christianity legal in Afghanistan?

Afghan citizens are not legally permitted to convert to Christianity; although there are no explicit laws which forbid evangelizing by non-Muslims, many authorities and most members of Afghan society view its toleration as contrary to the practice of Islam.

Are there churches in Saudi Arabia?

Currently there are no official churches in Saudi Arabia. According to the Society of Architectural Heritage Protection Jeddah and the Municipality of Jeddah, a long-abandoned house in Al-Baghdadiyya district has never been an Anglican church, contrary to the myth that had spread on the Internet.