Afghans around the country spent the first day of Eid al-Adha
...a major Moslem holiday, marked by animal sacrifice and ritual rioting...
in peace as the Ministry of Interior says twelve security incidents were prevented on Sunday.
Residents of different provinces called on the Taliban
...Arabic for students...
to quit violence and celebrate Eid together with other Afghans in a peaceful environment.
Imams during Eid sermons encouraged the people for peace, security, tolerance, and participation in the upcoming presidential election.
"Bloodshed should stop, and peace should be established in Afghanistan," said Khan Mohammad, a Wardak resident.
A group of Balkh residents at a rally in Mazar-e-Sharif city on the first day of Eid called on the Afghan government to accelerate the grinding of the peace processor.