CULTURE — June 18, 2026
Ministry of Information and Culture Officials Visit Professor Habibullah Rafi
The group, which included several deputy ministers and directors, praised the professor's work as a researcher, historian and writer while offering support for publishing his research. They also presented gifts and placed a turban of honor on his head during the meeting.
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A delegation from Afghanistan's Ministry of Information and Culture visited Professor Habibullah Rafi to inquire about his health. The officials included Muhajir Farahi, Maulvi Atiqullah Azizi, Maulvi Rahmatullah Nariwal, Maulvi Safiullah Raed, and Khabib Ghafran. Several members of the group serve as deputy ministers and directors.
The visitors praised Professor Rafi's contributions as a researcher, historian, and writer. Maulvi Atiqullah Azizi stated that the ministry is pleased with the arrival of the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan. He praised Rafi's scholarly dignity and noted the ministry's willingness to cooperate in printing his works and supporting further research.
Muhajir Farahi presented Professor Habibullah Rafi with his own written works and other scholarly materials as gifts. At the end of the meeting, ministry officials placed a turban of honor on Professor Rafi's head. The delegation offered cooperation for printing his works and additional research.
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