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Glossary <strong>of</strong> Afghan TermsAmu DaryaBank-e-MilliA river originated from Pamir mountain and flowing in the northern region <strong>of</strong><strong>Afghanistan</strong>National BankDaryaGozarImamJirgasKarezeKuchiLoya JirgaMadrassaMeshrano JirgaMirabShariaShuraTaqninUlamaWolosi JirgaRiverSmallest Administrative Unit inside the Urban areaAn <strong>Islamic</strong> leader, <strong>of</strong>ten the leader <strong>of</strong> a mosqueLocal Consultation MeetingsUnderground canals connecting wells uses as traditional irrigation systemNomadGrand Council, ”Grand Assembly <strong>of</strong> elders”A school, where mostly <strong>Islamic</strong> Studies are concernedSenate (Upper House <strong>of</strong> Assembly)A person responsible for water management in a community<strong>Islamic</strong> LawsTraditional or Local Council (Shuras, pl)Law making, legislationReligious ScholarsNational Assembly (Lower House <strong>of</strong> AssemblyZakat <strong>Islamic</strong> concept <strong>of</strong> tithing and alms. It is an obligation on Muslims to pay 2.5%<strong>of</strong> their wealth to specified categories in society when their annual wealth exceedsa minimum level. In addition, Zakat is one <strong>of</strong> the basic principles <strong>of</strong> <strong>Islamic</strong>economics, based on social welfare and fair distribution <strong>of</strong> wealth.1. Hamal2. Saur3. Jawza4. Sarataan5. Asad6. SunbulaMarch 21April 21May 2June 22July 23Aug 23AFGHAN CALENDAR7. Meezaan8. Aqrab9. Qaus10. Jaddi11. Dalwa12. HootSeptember 23October 23November 22December 22January 21February 20Glossary <strong>of</strong> Afghan Termsxvii

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