Pashto and Dari are the official languages of Afghanistan. 

Hospitality is an essential aspect of afghan culture, no matter who you are, if you visit a home you will be given the best the family has. 

The majority of the people lead similar lives, almost all Afghans follow Islamic traditions, eat similar food and celebrate the same holidays.

Afghanistan is also famous for making carpets and has been prominent in this industry for centuries. A traditional Afghan rug will have certain prints inspired by the diversity and culture of a particular area, making the rug unique to that part of Afghanistan. The most popular sport in Afghanistan is Buzkahzi, where opposing teams on horseback attempt to place a goat carcass into the challenger goal. In more recent years football and cricket have become increasingly popular. 

Islam is practiced by the many majority of Afghans and governs almost all that they do during their daily lives. Friday is the Muslim holyday, During this time most shops and government offices will be closed. 

When meeting someone, particularly for the first time, a handshake is the most common method of greeting. Women and men should not shake hands, generally it is seen as dishonoring a woman