Barmakids Press

This poetry collection in Persian, penned by a poet who signs their work as "Saddlebag of Sorrows," is a journey through the depths of human experience. The poet, who has chosen to remain anonymous,...

The Collapse of Monarchy in Afghanistan, written in the Persian language, is a narrative of the account of events that led to the collapse of King Zahir Shah's monarchy in Afghanistan in 1973. What...

"From Kabul to the Promised Land" is a personal travel journal by Farwa Parsa, describing the events in the wake of the fall of Kabul and its occupation by the Taliban in August 2021. It vividly...

Goftan Shonidan Wa Khamoshi roughly translated as "Speaking, Hearing and being Silent" is an enlightening book by Omar Mehraban which delves into the essential elements of human interaction,...

Delve into the depths of 'Khorshid Khonok-Khorda' [The Shivering Sun], a collection of contemporary Persian poetry viewed through the piercing lens of Helal Farshidward, a gifted modern-day poet from...

Mohammad Idrees Baqaiee, known by his pen name "Qatra", is a young poet whose works are deeply rooted in mysticism and philosophy. Born in Panjshir Valley and raised in Kabul, Afghanistan, Idrees's...

Heshmat Tayeb, a poet deeply rooted in the rich cultural and natural landscape of Baghlan, Afghanistan, presents his latest poetic collection, "Nardbane Mozha" written in Persian. Born in 1950,...

"Rish Daraz-e Aqel Kotah" in Persian, literally translated as "The Long Beard of Short Wisdom" by Haseeb Ahrari is a collection of 48 poems in Persian that offer a satirical and critical look at the...

In Afghanistan's rich and often chaotic history, the period from 1973 to 1978 stands out as one of the most critical and transformative. Characterized by the demise of the monarchy and the birth of...

"Zarar Dar Zar" by Hasib Ahrari is a collection of Persian poetry that stands as a testament to the emotional depth and profound sensitivity of its creator. This compilation is not just a mere...