Historian Abdul Hai Habibi suggests that the word "Hazara" (Hazāra هزاره) is of ancient origin, derived from the term "Hazala" (həzālə هزاله), which gradually evolved into "Hazara" over time, …

Dec 4, 2025 · Hazara, ethnolinguistic group originally from the mountainous region of central Afghanistan. The Hazara speak a variety of Persian called Hazaragi and are predominantly …

The Hazara are an ethnic group primarily located in central Afghanistan, although there are also significant Hazara communities in Pakistan and Iran. They are believed to be descendants of …

Jul 31, 2025 · Historically, the Hazaras were highland farmers and seminomadic people living in the rugged mountainous regions of central Afghanistan. They built fortified villages of flat …

Hazaras believe in the superstitions that are common in the country. Some beliefs include the evil eye, ghosts, and several other superstitions about animals and nighttime.

Jan 7, 2026 · Hazaras are among few races on the face of the earth about whose origin so little is known. There are different theories about the origins of Hazaras. Many researchers believe …

Sep 27, 2025 · Often referred to as the “forgotten victims” of ethnic persecution, the Hazara community has endured centuries of systematic violence, marginalization, and attempts at …

In Afghanistan, the majority of Shi’a Hazaras live in Hazarajat (or ‘land of the Hazara’), which is situated in the rugged central mountainous core of Afghanistan with an area of approximately …

Hazaras are a Mongoloid people historically associated with the Hazarajat of central Afghanistan, once known as Barbaristan and later as Gharjistan; they are now dispersed in neighboring …

Most of the Hazaras are concentrated in the mountainous central region of Afghanistan. The area that serves as their homeland is known as Hazarajat. Hazaras are also found scattered in …