Karta Sakhi shrine in Afghanistan - in pictures

Muslim devotees visit the Karte Sakhi shrine in Kabul, Afghanistan.
Muslim devotees visit the Karte Sakhi shrine in Kabul, Afghanistan.
A child walks across the shine's vast courtyard.
A child walks across the shine's vast courtyard.
Karte Sakhi is one of Kabul's largest shrines.
Karte Sakhi is one of Kabul's largest shrines.
The building bears many inscriptions, prayers and poetry.
The building bears many inscriptions, prayers and poetry.
Sakhi is revered by many Afghan communities, but especially the Shia minority.
Sakhi is revered by many Afghan communities, but especially the Shia minority.
Karte Sakhi is a focus of New Year prayers in Kabul every year.
Karte Sakhi is a focus of New Year prayers in Kabul every year.
The shrine is decorated with glazed tiles in a neo-Safavid, Iranian style.
The shrine is decorated with glazed tiles in a neo-Safavid, Iranian style.