Cockfighting in Afghanistan
Categories: Animals
By Pictolic https://www.pictolic.com/article/cockfighting-in-afghanistan.htmlCockfighting, known in Afghan as "Murgh Jangi", is a popular form of entertainment among Afghans during the winter season, which was banned during the Taliban's rule. Specially grown fighting cocks compete in fights that consist of 4-6 rounds. Each round lasts from 10 to 20 minutes with an interval of 5 minutes. In these fights, some Afghans earn fortunes by local standards, because the bets on the fights reach 100,000-200,000 afghani, which is approximately equal to 2000-4000 US dollars. The tradition of cockfighting in Afghanistan is very strong and ancient, their history goes back to 4000 BC. Cockfighting has become a national tradition in Afghanistan.
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2. Afghan men watch a cock tournament in Kabul on March 1, 2013.
3. Afghan men watch a cock tournament in Kabul on March 1, 2013.
4. An Afghan man cheers on his rooster during a traditional cockfight in Kabul on March 1, 2013.
5. Afghan men watch a cock tournament in Kabul on March 1, 2013.
6. An Afghan prepares his cock for a fight in Kabul on March 1, 2013.
7. Afghan men watch the cock tournament in Kabul on March 1, 2013.
8. According to Islam, only men are allowed to traditional cockfights in Afghanistan.
9. Afghan men watch the cock tournament in Kabul on March 1, 2013.
10. An Afghan prepares his rooster to participate in the traditional cockfighting competition in Kabul on March 1, 2013.
11. Cockfight in Kabul on March 1, 2013.
12. An Afghan man splashes water on his rooster's beak during a break between rounds at a cockfight in Kabul on March 1, 2013.
13. An Afghan man holds his rooster during a cockfight in Kabul on March 1, 2013.
14. Afghan men watch a cock tournament in Kabul on March 1, 2013.
15. Afghan men watch a cock tournament in Kabul on March 1, 2013.
16. Afghan men prepare their cocks for a fight at the traditional cockfighting competition in Kabul on March 1, 2013.
17. Afghan men watch the cock tournament in Kabul on March 1, 2013.
18. Afghan men watch the cock tournament in Kabul on March 1, 2013.
Keywords: Afghanistan
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