Why Ahmad Never Got to Celebrate Halloween

Summary:

Commentary by Afghani college student about how his parents would not allow him to participate in Halloween.

Additional Credits and Funding:

The piece was produced by Linda Sher. The commentary was written by Ahmad Safi.

Timely on:

October 31: About Halloween

Tones:

Humorous, Informational, This American Life-esque

Language:

English

Description:

Ahmad Safi, a college senior of Afghani origins tells his tale of never being allowed to participate in Halloween. Being a Muslim, his parents felt it was against their religious beliefs. But after talking with his mother, Ahmad discovers that his mom used to do something in Afghanistan that sure sounded a lot like Halloween!

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