THE BREADWINNER

(GLOSSARY)

By: Elizabeth and Liam

BurqaA long, tent like garment, which the Taliban have

ordered women must wear whenever they go out doors.

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ChadorA piece of cloth worn by women and girls

to cover their hair and shoulders.

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DariOne of the two main languages that

people speak in Afghanistan.

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EidA Moslem festival coming at the end of Ramadan,

which is the month of fasting.

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KarachiA cart on wheels that is pushed by hand,

used to sell things in the market.

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KebabPieces of meat on a skewer, that gets

cooked over a fire.

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LandmineA bomb planted into the ground, which

explodes if you step on it.

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NanAfghan bread-flat, sometimes its long and

sometimes its round.

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PakulA gray or brown woolen blanket shawl that

is worn by Afghan men and boys.

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PashtuOne of the two main languages that is

spoken in Afghanistan.

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Shalwar KameezLong loose shirt and trousers worn by both

men and women.

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SovietsThe Soviet Union before its break-up, including Russia and other Communist

countries in the world.

TalibanMembers of the ruling party in the country of

Afghanistan.

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ToshakA narrow mattress used in many Afghan

homes instead of chairs or beds.

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AfghanistanA country under rule by the Taliban.

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