either altering or retaining art forms. Widely recognised as a war dance, Attan has seen a major transformation under the influence of Islam. But numerous other social and geopolitical factors ...

(with photos) KABUL, Dec 14 (KUNA) -- Attan, the national dance of Afghanistan, is once again finding its way into the Afghan culture scene, bitterly shaken by nearly three decades of war and civil ...

A time honoured Pakhtun cultural dance, Attan is being criminalised as vulgarity Attan is a time honoured Pakhtun cultural dance. It is unthinkable not to perform it at different occasions like ...

DERA ISMAIL KHAN: No matter who waltzes into the prime minister’s house at the end of this election, South Waziristan is already swinging away – to the rhythms of the Attan. This traditional ...

The style of Attan is fascinating. It allows you to freestyle, but also keep up with the rhythm. I grew up watching Attan back in Iran and at family occasions. My family is originally from ...

As part of the mission covering the war in Yemen, Euronews correspondent Mohammed Shaikhibrahim visited the historic village of Attan Fort. It was built by the ancient Yemenis or people who are known ...

PESHAWAR: Pakhtun social activists have announced they will organise an Attan performance at Bagh-i-Naran of Hayatabad area in Peshawar next week to show solidarity with the Punjab University ...