Cock Fighting

Cock fighting which called "Murgh Jangi" in Afghanistan is an entertainment among the Afghan people and it is not a new game or sport, cock fighting was widespread like other bird fighting and it has ancient history. Cockfighting is as popular as Buzkashi since long time ago in Afghanistan normally such kind of entertainments takes place in parks or public places.
Although some religious people says it is sin and it is unlawful in Islam fighting of dogs, birds or any other animal/birds.
As for the weather get colder chicken owners which is called "Murgh Baaz" or "Chicken fighter" hold various tournaments in the capital city of Kabul, sometimes they hold big tournaments with gathering of all the provinces' cock fighters, and it is a big chance for the gamblers to earn a large amount of revenue.
The chicken owners make sharpen the natural heel of cockspurs few hours before the game and the birds fight for 10-20 minutes each rounds and they fight for 4-6 rounds with a gap of 5 minutes for fresh up.
In many other areas around the world, cockfighting is still practice and it is viewed as national sport.

People gathered in a cockpit where frequently every Fridays or national holiday time cock fighters compete with each other.
Cock fighters from Kabul watch the fight of their chickens in Babur Garden.

Cock fighter from Kabul watch the fight of his white cock.

Spectators at the ground watch the free cock fighting in Babur Garden.

Exhausted white bird take rest at his competitor's shoulder after 5 rounds of fighting.

Cock fighter blown water with his mouth to the wounded cock face ,after 5 rounds of fighting.

Cock fighter wash wounded cock after 5 rounds of fighting.

Cock fighter watch the two cock's fighting with his cock at the cockpit.