MAZAR-E-SHARIF AFGHANISTAN

1975 Mazari Sharif, also known as Mazar-e-Sharif, Mazar-i Sharif, Mazār-e Sharīf and Mazar-i-Sharif (Persian: مزار شریف), is the fourth largest city of Afghanistan, with population of 183,000 people (2002 official estimate). It is the capital of Balkh province and is linked by highways with Kabul to the south-east, Herat to the west and Uzbekistan to the north. Mazari Sharif means Holy Grave or Sacred Grave. The dominant language in Mazari Sharif is Dari. The city is significant to Shia Muslims, as it is the home of the extraordinary Rawze-e-Sharif or Blue Mosque, postulated to be where the fourth caliph of Islam (Hazrat Ali) is buried. The city continues to be a major tourist spot because of its fabulous Muslim and Ancient Greek architecture. In July 2006, the discovery of Greek remains was announced. Mazari Sharif is in full control of the new Afghan central government, which is lead by US backed President Hamid Karzai. There are also NATO peacekeeing forces in and around the city providing assistance to the new government. [edit] Industry The local economy is dominated by agriculture and karakol production; small scale oil and gas exploitation have boosted the city's prospects. The city is a traditional centre for buzkashi, and its shrine the focus of Afghanistans Nawroz celebrations. Places of interest The modern city of Mazari Sharif is centered around the Shrine of Hazrat Ali. Much restored, it is one of Afghanistans most glorious monument. Outside Mazar lies the ancient city of Balkh, that still contains much of interest to the visitor. Trivia The name "Mazar E Sharif" has also been applied to a potent strain of marijuana sold in North America, apparently because the "strain" of plants originated in Northern Afghanistan. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mazar-e_Sharif«
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[babakam]

Thank you so much for interesting documentary about my hometown I really enjoyed it. Please share if you have got more pictures specially from 70s. If I may also add that today's Mazar i Sharif is home to nearly a million inhabitants. Ranking of Mazar as the 4th largest city is only political as our rulers traditionally positioning their forefathers hometown of Kandahar as 2nd. In real Mazar is probably 2nd or at least the 3rd largest. Balkh is the birthplace of our Iranic civilisation.

[babakam]

@TheBeatnik1000 Anyone with a sound mind would understand they are not here to be in charge but to help us in our fight against Taliban Barbarism and their fascism. I too wish if did these barbarics did not create such a condition that would had to cope with having foriegners stationed there. But I supposed it is far better than southern provinces where the ISI sponsered terrorist making life a hell & sacrifices their peace to serves Pakistani's interest.

[TheBeatnik1000]

@babakam How du you feel about the Scandinavians who are in charge of Mazar e sharif?

[01mazari]

mesle tu ware insanhay khod frokhte arab pesand az farhange 5000 sale arya wa az balkh wa umulbelad chi khabar dari tu bekhabar az khod wa watan khod ay besawad ba hosh bia migan ;HUBULWATN MINALIMAN;har afghan bayad ba fahange ARYANA wa BALKH eftekhar kona tu zade arab bro gomsho hamraye SHIRK O MERKET peshe kore mulla omar

[KhyberBoy09]

I'm soon going back to watan, perhaps mazar e sharif

[fnayan74]

Islam never allows Mazar system. Hadith from Muslim and Tirmizi Sharif,” Hazrat Ali (R) said Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) send him to destroy the High grave yard means Mazar, cemetery”. The Mazar system is totally Shirk. Please don't follow and go to Mazar. Save yourself from Shirk. Allah (SWT) never ever forgive shirk. Please do tawba with heart before die. May Allah bless you?

[tewesk]

Thanks for this wonderful video, this is a very histrical place in the World. Afganistan has hiden many teasures in evey its corner. I have heard that in Mazar sjarif there is Dashteh laleh, would be able to uploid some clm or picture of it!!? All the best