The Breadwinner (Glossary)

By: Elizabeth and Liam The Breadwinner(Glossary)

Burqa A long, tent like garment, which the Taliban have ordered women must wear whenever they go out doors. themuslimwoman.org

Chador A piece of cloth worn by women and girls to cover their hair and shoulders. eardevol.wordpress.com

Dari One of the two main languages that people speak in Afghanistan. interestinglife.info

Eid A Moslem festival coming at the end of Ramadan, which is the month of fasting. dhikrullah.com

Karachi A cart on wheels that is pushed by hand, used to sell things in the market. askarilease.com

Kebab Pieces of meat on a skewer, that gets cooked over a fire. vectorhive.com

Landmine A bomb planted into the ground, which explodes if you step on it. it.uu.se

Nan Afghan bread-flat, sometimes its long and sometimes its round. bristolraj.co.uk

Pakul A gray or brown woolen blanket shawl that is worn by Afghan men and boys. adventuretrading.com

Pashtu One of the two main languages that is spoken in Afghanistan. interestinglife.info

ShalwarKameez Long loose shirt and trousers worn by both men and women. salwarkameez.biz

Soviets The Soviet Union before its break-up, including Russia and other Communist countries in the world.

Taliban Members of the ruling party in the country of Afghanistan. kandabatata...

Toshak A narrow mattress used in many Afghan homes instead of chairs or beds. good-times.webshots.com

Afghanistan A country under rule by the Taliban. matthewmundy...

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