SettingsAmerican people of Afghan descent
Abdul W. Haqiqi
Abdul Wassay Haqiqi (born 1945) is an Afghan American economist and coauthor of a number of published and cited works concerning Islamic banking accounting standards.
Abdul Wassay Haqiqi (born 1945) is an Afghan American economist and coauthor of a number of published and cited works concerning Islamic banking accounting standards.
Alexander Benard
Alexander Benard (born October 24, 1983) is an American attorney and commentator on U.S. public policy.
Alexander Benard (born October 24, 1983) is an American attorney and commentator on U.S. public policy.
Ali Ahmad Jalali
Ali Ahmad Jalali (born 1940) is an Afghan American and a Distinguished Professor at the Near East South Asia Center for Strategic Studies of the United States' National Defense University.
Ali Ahmad Jalali (born 1940) is an Afghan American and a Distinguished Professor at the Near East South Asia Center for Strategic Studies of the United States' National Defense University.
Azita Ghanizada
Azita Ghanizada (pronounced "Ghani-za-da"; born November 17 1979) is an Afghan American actress in the United States who has appeared in a number of television series.
Azita Ghanizada (pronounced "Ghani-za-da"; born November 17 1979) is an Afghan American actress in the United States who has appeared in a number of television series.
Aziz Herawi
Aziz Herawi (b. Herat, Afghanistan, c. 1952) is a noted musician from Afghanistan.
Aziz Herawi (b. Herat, Afghanistan, c. 1952) is a noted musician from Afghanistan.
Ehsan Bayat
Ehsan Bayat (b.1963) is an Afghan business entrepreneur from the New York metropolitan area.
Ehsan Bayat (b.1963) is an Afghan business entrepreneur from the New York metropolitan area.
Fahim Fazli
Fahim Fazli is an Afghani-American actor.
Fahim Fazli is an Afghani-American actor.
Farhad Darya
Farhad 'Darya' Nasher (Pashto/Dari: فرهاد دریا b. September 22, 1962, in Kunduz, Afghanistan) is an Afghan singer and composer, as well as a highly acclaimed music producer, and Good Will ...
Farhad 'Darya' Nasher (Pashto/Dari: فرهاد دریا b. September 22, 1962, in Kunduz, Afghanistan) is an Afghan singer and composer, as well as a highly acclaimed music producer, and Good Will ...
Fariba Nawa
Fariba Nawa (born 1973) is an Afghan-American freelance journalist who grew up in both Herat and Lashgargah in Afghanistan as well as Fremont, California.
Fariba Nawa (born 1973) is an Afghan-American freelance journalist who grew up in both Herat and Lashgargah in Afghanistan as well as Fremont, California.
Hevad Khan
Hevad Khan (born January 25, 1985 in Poughkeepsie, New York) is a professional poker player, best known for making the final table at the 2007 World Series of Poker Main Event, finishing in sixt...
Hevad Khan (born January 25, 1985 in Poughkeepsie, New York) is a professional poker player, best known for making the final table at the 2007 World Series of Poker Main Event, finishing in sixt...
Hussain Andaryas
Hussain Andaryas (born June 23, 1965) is a Christian Afghan American and televangelist who hosts many websites and radio programs.
Hussain Andaryas (born June 23, 1965) is a Christian Afghan American and televangelist who hosts many websites and radio programs.
Hyder Akbar
Hyder Akbar (born 1984 in Peshawar, Pakistan) is an author and former translator for US forces in Afghanistan.
Hyder Akbar (born 1984 in Peshawar, Pakistan) is an author and former translator for US forces in Afghanistan.
Jawed Wassel
Jawed Wassel (1959 - October 3, 2001) was an Afghan-American film director who made the film FireDancer, which was the first Afghan film to be submitted for an Academy Award.
Jawed Wassel (1959 - October 3, 2001) was an Afghan-American film director who made the film FireDancer, which was the first Afghan film to be submitted for an Academy Award.
Laili Helms
Laili Helms was the Taliban's best-known advocate in the West before the 9/11 attacks.
Laili Helms was the Taliban's best-known advocate in the West before the 9/11 attacks.
Mithaq Kazimi
Mithaq Kazimi is a film director, producer and multimedia artist, mostly known for his feature-length documentary 16 Days in Afghanistan and a founding member of Dawn Breakers International ...
Mithaq Kazimi is a film director, producer and multimedia artist, mostly known for his feature-length documentary 16 Days in Afghanistan and a founding member of Dawn Breakers International ...
Mohammad Qayoumi
Mohammad H. Qayoumi is an engineer and professor who was appointed president of San Jose State University on March 23, 2011.
Mohammad H. Qayoumi is an engineer and professor who was appointed president of San Jose State University on March 23, 2011.
Mohammed Nadir Atash
Mohammed Nadir Atash is an Afghan-American educator, philanthropist, entrepreneur, and author.
Mohammed Nadir Atash is an Afghan-American educator, philanthropist, entrepreneur, and author.
Mohammed Wali Zazi
Mohammed Wali Zazi (born in 1955 in Afghanistan), currently a naturalized U.S. citizen, residing in Arapahoe County, Colorado, is a suspect in matters related to terrorism.
Mohammed Wali Zazi (born in 1955 in Afghanistan), currently a naturalized U.S. citizen, residing in Arapahoe County, Colorado, is a suspect in matters related to terrorism.
Nabi Misdaq
Dr. Nabi Misdaq is a journalist on Afghanistan.
Dr. Nabi Misdaq is a journalist on Afghanistan.
Naim Popal
Naim Popal (نعیم پوپل) (born 18 June 1954) is an Afghan singer, songwriter, and composer.
Naim Popal (نعیم پوپل) (born 18 June 1954) is an Afghan singer, songwriter, and composer.
Nainawaz
Nainawaz (Pashto:نينواز) (also known as Ustad Nainawaz) Fazel Ahmad Zekrya is a renowned Afghan artist, poet and composer of music under the name of "Nainawaz".
Nainawaz (Pashto:نينواز) (also known as Ustad Nainawaz) Fazel Ahmad Zekrya is a renowned Afghan artist, poet and composer of music under the name of "Nainawaz".
Nake M. Kamrany
Nake M. Kamrany Ph.D., J.D. is a professor at the University of Southern California and Afghan-American economist.
Nake M. Kamrany Ph.D., J.D. is a professor at the University of Southern California and Afghan-American economist.
Robert Joffrey
Robert Joffrey was an American dancer, teacher, producer and choreographer, known for his highly imaginative modern ballets.
Robert Joffrey was an American dancer, teacher, producer and choreographer, known for his highly imaginative modern ballets.
Sayed Malike
A New York cab driver, Sayed Abdul Malike was arrested after allegedly trying to purchase explosives and investigating bridges and ships near Miami, Florida.
A New York cab driver, Sayed Abdul Malike was arrested after allegedly trying to purchase explosives and investigating bridges and ships near Miami, Florida.
Tamim Ansary
Mir Tamim Ansary (born November 4, 1948, in Kabul, Afghanistan) is an Afghan-American author and public speaker.
Mir Tamim Ansary (born November 4, 1948, in Kabul, Afghanistan) is an Afghan-American author and public speaker.
Vida Samadzai
Vida Samadzai is Miss Afghanistan 2003.
Vida Samadzai is Miss Afghanistan 2003.
Zahira Zahir
Zahira Zahir is a Washington barber and cosmetologist.
Zahira Zahir is a Washington barber and cosmetologist.
Zalmay Khalilzad
Zalmay Mamozy Khalilzad (Pashto: زلمی خلیلزاد – Zalmay Khalīlzād) (born: March 22, 1951) is a counselor at the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) and president of Khalilza...
Zalmay Mamozy Khalilzad (Pashto: زلمی خلیلزاد – Zalmay Khalīlzād) (born: March 22, 1951) is a counselor at the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) and president of Khalilza...
Zohra Daoud
Zohra Yousuf Daoud is a former Afghan TV celebrity and model now a citizen of United States.
Zohra Yousuf Daoud is a former Afghan TV celebrity and model now a citizen of United States.