Bokhdi Amusement Park Explained

Bokhdi Amusement Park was an amusement park in Sheberghan, Afghanistan. After Sheberghan was captured by the Taliban in 2021, videos showing Taliban fighters riding bumper cars and a merry-go-round went viral on Twitter.[1] However, it was burned down a day later due to the presence of statues and idols in the park, which are prohibited in Islam due to Islam being a monothestic religion.[2] [3]

Notes and References

  1. News: Loh . Matthew . Surreal videos appear to show armed Taliban fighters riding bumper cars and a merry-go-round following their takeover of Afghanistan . 19 August 2021 . Yahoo! News . 17 August 2021.
  2. News: Davis . Julia . Russia Gushes Over 'Fun' Taliban at Theme Park—Then Reports Taliban Burned It Down . 19 August 2021 . The Daily Beast . 18 August 2021.
  3. News: Taliban Militants Have Burnt Down An Amusement Park A Day After They Were Enjoying Rides . 19 August 2021 . India Times . 18 August 2021.

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