CULTURE — June 13, 2026
Book-Reading Competition Held in Jaghori District of Ghazni Province
Nearly 600 young participants including girls joined the event, which awarded laptops to the top five winners and featured comments from organizer Abdul Hussain Farhmand and several participants on its educational benefits.
The Ehtebar Desk — originates with ToloNews — 2 min read
The 36th round of the book-reading competition was held in Jaghori district of Ghazni province. Nearly 600 young people participated in the event. This number included girls as well as students and other book enthusiasts.
The competition was organized by a library and private schools located in Jaghori district. The main aims were to promote a culture of book reading, to raise awareness among the youth, and to encourage them to study more.
Organizer Abdul Hussain Farhmand spoke about the objectives of the program. He stated that the goal is to raise awareness and encourage youth to study. He also noted the role of the programs in intellectual growth and knowledge exchange. Additionally, he mentioned how it helps those who are deprived of education.
Participants Zahra Ahmadi, Farzana Haidari, and Mehran Elham provided their comments on the event. They commented positively on the programs' benefits for education and knowledge. The participants emphasized the advantages for intellectual development and learning.
Laptops were awarded to the top five winners of the competition. This served as recognition for their achievements in the book-reading contest.
The event provided an opportunity for young people to engage in reading activities and discussions with others. Organizers and participants both expressed support for the continuation of such programs in the future.
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