The "Purple Saturdays" Movement: Is Celebrating Nowruz Forbidden or an Injustice?

The protest movement "Purple Saturdays" has condemned the Talban's decision to declare Nowruz forbidden, asserting that this celebration is not only permissible but an integral part of the culture, history, and identity of the Afghan people. On Tuesday, March 18, these protesting women staged demonstrations and burned images of Taliban leaders, sending a clear message of cultural resistance.

The movement emphasized that Nowruz is a symbol of renewal, hope, and social bonds. The protesting women view this celebration as a tool to counter the Talban's distortion and efforts to erase cultural values, replacing them with restrictive ideologies.

Members of the movement have called on citizens, especially women, to celebrate Nowruz as a way to demonstrate their defiance against the Talban's oppression. Despite restrictions and prohibitions, these women remain steadfast in their commitment to preserving Afghanistan's cultural identity.