Representation of Afghanistan cultural identity in Khaled Hosseini's The kite runner

Afghanistan is the land of many ethnic groups. So that there are many different cultures and all groups call proudly themselves Afghans. Afghanistan has been disrupted in 25 years by wars and Taliban rule totally destroyed Afghan culture, families and created thousands of refugees. So many Afghans migrate in the United States with their own cultural identity. Afghanistan is an Islamic country and Islamic religious tradition and codes, together with traditional tribal and ethic practices, play an important role in personal conduct and dispute settlement. Here, in Afghanistan, the celebration of Id, Afghan literature, long schools in summer days and kite flying tournament in winter days in Kabul are mainly depicted in this novel.