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.