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Afghanistan Declares January 5th Public Holiday (Source: Radio Voice of Shariah-Kabul) - Summary: An announcement by the presidential office of the Islamic State of Afghanistan, declared tomorrow, Sunday, January 5, 1997, a public holiday so that people can offer Estesqa (a prayer asking Almighty God to send rain). Links: full story and other Afghanistan news and updates.