There has been no system of proper record-keepin­g so many people state Januar­y 1 as their birth dateKABUL, AFGHANISTAN: January 1 is Samad Alawi’s birthday. In the absence of birth certificates or official records, many Afghans have long used the seasons or historical events to help determine their age. Afghanistan war aim 3.0January 1 has become a common choice, although the date is more about practicality than parties. Even those who know their real birth date often choose January 1 because they do not want the hassle of converting their birthday from the Solar Hijri, an Islamic calendar used only in Afghanistan and Iran. How can you remember your date of birth if you don’t have one on the record?”Authorities are trying to change that.

Source: The Express Tribune December 31, 2017 07:07 UTC