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Situated in the western part of Kabul, Qargha is a scenicarea known for its lake - a big draw for Kabul residents,
who visit during the week and especially on weekends for a
bit of fresh air and sightseeing. A new jamat khana opened
there in April of this year.

The Jamat in Qargha originates from various parts of
Afghanistan and initially settled there in the 1980s during
the period of Soviet occupation. At that time, Jamati
settlements consisted mainly of mud houses with poor access
to sanitation, electricity and other infrastructure.
However, recent economic improvements have allowed the Jamat
to improve their standard of living. The establishment of
the new jamat khana is seen as a symbol of hope for the Jamat.

The Qargha Jamat khana was constructed in 12 months, and
benefited from significant involvement of members of the
Jamat in all aspects. The complex includes facilities for
Bait-ul Ilm religious classes and ITREB institutional
offices. Computer and English language programmes are also
planned.

The captain of the Ismaili Volunteer Corps at Qargha notes that
the''Qargha Jamati youth have enthusiastically built up the
volunteer corps.'' In keeping with Mawlana Hazar Imam?s guidance,
''they wished to serve the Jamat'' The availability of a new
jamat khana makes that possible.