Pashtun Culture and Folklore in Bacha Khan’s book “ZAMA JWAND AW JADO JEHD”

Abstract

The Culture and Folklore of Pashtuns has its own charm and characteristics Pashtun culture is very rich and diverse heritage shaped by centuries of history, tradition and Islamic beliefs.Pashto folklore represents the distinct Pashtun Culture and characteristics of Pashtun men and women Pashto folklore is a rich oral tradition that includes song, tales, mataluna, riddle, tappa, and poetry. Bacha  khan shown in his book “Zma Jwand Aw Jado Jehd” that how highlighting to unite Pashtuns  for freedom, their customs traditions, education. He is a true nationalist that why mentioned all  the cultural and folkloric stories of Pashtun life in his book.. He was deeply aware of the power of his people's oral tradition.