Festivals in Afghanistan in February
Afghanistan has 34 local festival variants to explore in February, with date signals, places, traditions, foods, symbols, and a 3D map entry.
Open Afghanistan February festivals on the 3D map- Buzkashi Horse Games in Badakhshan · Badakhshan · Afghan Buzkashi and Horse Games
- Eid al-Fitr in Badghis · Badghis · Eid al-Fitr
- Buzkashi Horse Games in Baghlan · Baghlan · Afghan Buzkashi and Horse Games
- Eid al-Fitr in Balkh · Balkh · Eid al-Fitr
- Buzkashi Horse Games in Bamyan · Bamyan · Afghan Buzkashi and Horse Games
- Eid al-Fitr in Daykundi · Daykundi · Eid al-Fitr
- Buzkashi Horse Games in Farah · Farah · Afghan Buzkashi and Horse Games
- Eid al-Fitr in Faryab · Faryab · Eid al-Fitr
- Buzkashi Horse Games in Ghazni · Ghazni · Afghan Buzkashi and Horse Games
- Eid al-Fitr in Ghor · Ghor · Eid al-Fitr
- Buzkashi Horse Games in Helmand · Helmand · Afghan Buzkashi and Horse Games
- Eid al-Fitr in Herat · Herat · Eid al-Fitr
Festival search guide
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What you can explore
Use this guide to compare Afghanistan festivals in February by tradition, food, local custom, and festival core.
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Top festivals in Afghanistan in February: Dates and places
Use this 2026 guide to quickly scan the main festivals, places, date confidence, and map entry for Afghanistan in February.
| Festival | Place | Date confidence | Source | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buzkashi Horse Games in Badakhshan | Badakhshan | Usually tied to winter or spring tournaments, Nowruz season, or local gatherings | Needs verification | Open |
| Eid al-Fitr in Badghis | Badghis | First day of Shawwal in the Islamic calendar, moving about 11 days earlier each year | Needs verification | Open |
| Buzkashi Horse Games in Baghlan | Baghlan | Usually tied to winter or spring tournaments, Nowruz season, or local gatherings | Needs verification | Open |
| Eid al-Fitr in Balkh | Balkh | First day of Shawwal in the Islamic calendar, moving about 11 days earlier each year | Needs verification | Open |
| Buzkashi Horse Games in Bamyan | Bamyan | Usually tied to winter or spring tournaments, Nowruz season, or local gatherings | Needs verification | Open |
| Eid al-Fitr in Daykundi | Daykundi | First day of Shawwal in the Islamic calendar, moving about 11 days earlier each year | Needs verification | Open |
| Buzkashi Horse Games in Farah | Farah | Usually tied to winter or spring tournaments, Nowruz season, or local gatherings | Needs verification | Open |
| Eid al-Fitr in Faryab | Faryab | First day of Shawwal in the Islamic calendar, moving about 11 days earlier each year | Needs verification | Open |
| Buzkashi Horse Games in Ghazni | Ghazni | Usually tied to winter or spring tournaments, Nowruz season, or local gatherings | Needs verification | Open |
| Eid al-Fitr in Ghor | Ghor | First day of Shawwal in the Islamic calendar, moving about 11 days earlier each year | Needs verification | Open |
| Buzkashi Horse Games in Helmand | Helmand | Usually tied to winter or spring tournaments, Nowruz season, or local gatherings | Needs verification | Open |
| Eid al-Fitr in Herat | Herat | First day of Shawwal in the Islamic calendar, moving about 11 days earlier each year | Needs verification | Open |
Traditions, food and symbols
- buzkashi matches
- rider gatherings
- rural market
- pilaf
- roasted meat
- milk tea
- Eid prayer
- charity giving
- family visits
- festival sweets
- rice dishes
- tea drinks
How to explore these festivals on MapDepth
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Regional highlights
- Badakhshan: Buzkashi Horse Games in Badakhshan; Afghan Buzkashi and Horse Games; Usually tied to winter or spring tournaments, Nowruz season, or local gatherings
- Badghis: Eid al-Fitr in Badghis; Eid al-Fitr; First day of Shawwal in the Islamic calendar, moving about 11 days earlier each year
- Baghlan: Buzkashi Horse Games in Baghlan; Afghan Buzkashi and Horse Games; Usually tied to winter or spring tournaments, Nowruz season, or local gatherings
- Balkh: Eid al-Fitr in Balkh; Eid al-Fitr; First day of Shawwal in the Islamic calendar, moving about 11 days earlier each year
- Bamyan: Buzkashi Horse Games in Bamyan; Afghan Buzkashi and Horse Games; Usually tied to winter or spring tournaments, Nowruz season, or local gatherings
- Daykundi: Eid al-Fitr in Daykundi; Eid al-Fitr; First day of Shawwal in the Islamic calendar, moving about 11 days earlier each year
- Farah: Buzkashi Horse Games in Farah; Afghan Buzkashi and Horse Games; Usually tied to winter or spring tournaments, Nowruz season, or local gatherings
- Faryab: Eid al-Fitr in Faryab; Eid al-Fitr; First day of Shawwal in the Islamic calendar, moving about 11 days earlier each year
FAQ
What festivals happen in Afghanistan in February 2026?
Afghanistan in February features Afghan Buzkashi and Horse Games, Eid al-Fitr, with date confidence, places, customs, foods, and map routes on MapDepth.
What events and celebrations happen in Afghanistan in February?
This guide covers February festivals, events and celebrations in Afghanistan, including buzkashi matches, rider gatherings, rural market, pilaf.
Which regions have February festivals in Afghanistan?
Regional highlights include Badakhshan, Badghis, Baghlan, Balkh, each connected to festival cores and local variants.
Seasonal context
In February, Afghanistan has 2 festival cores and 34 regional variants in season, led by Afghan Buzkashi and Horse Games, Eid al-Fitr and grounded in customs and foods such as buzkashi matches, rider gatherings, rural market, pilaf.
Representative festival cores
Customs and foods
- buzkashi matches
- rider gatherings
- rural market
- pilaf
- roasted meat
- milk tea
- Eid prayer
- charity giving
- family visits
- festival sweets
- rice dishes
- tea drinks