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  • 21 Aug, 2019

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Zarghun Shar, Logar

Zarghūn Khār (Pashto: زرغون ښار), Zarghūn Shār (Dari: زرغون شهر) or Zarghūn Shār-e ‘Alī Kheyl (Dari: زرغون شهر علی خیل), is a large irrigated area in Mohammad Agha District, Logar Province, eastern Afghanistan. It is west of the Pastah Plains and south of the Qal‘ah-ye Dowlat Plains, and supports the villages of Shah Qal‘ah, Mālī Khēl, Deh Mēnah, ‘Alī Khēl and Deh-e Manakah.

The Shrine of Khwaja Sadr-e Awlia

In Zarghun Shar lies the shrine of Khwaja Sadr-e Awlia. The site is a popular place of pilgrimage, attracting visitors from around the province.

Notes

  1. ^ Zarghun Shar can be found at GEOnet Names Server, at this link, by opening the Advanced Search box, entering "-3396722" in the "Unique Feature Id" form, and clicking on "Search Database".
  2. ^ "Zarghūn Shahr" Geonames.org
  3. ^ "Background Profile of Logar | Pajhwok Election site". elections.pajhwok.com. Retrieved 2018-05-04.